Who built Lux Castle?

The main building and chapel were constructed between 1729 and 1731 under the direction of master builder Jolivet. Earlier remains from the 13th century survive in the grounds.

What is protected at Lux Castle?

The historical monument listing covers the castle with its chapel and 13th-century remains in the grounds, protected since 1946.

Can I visit Lux Castle?

The castle is listed as protected heritage, but public access is not regularly organized. Contact the Lux town hall in advance to inquire about visiting possibilities.

Château de Lux

Lux Castle

Lux

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Where: Lux

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Château de Lux stands in Lux (Côte-d'Or), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 16th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Lux Castle in Côte-d'Or spans two distinct periods: remnants from the 13th century remain in the grounds, while the main building and its chapel date from the 1730s, constructed under the direction of master builder Jolivet. The entire complex has been listed as a historical monument since 1946, illustrating the layering of architectural styles and ambitions across two centuries.

What to know

The castle includes the 18th-century main building, its adjoining chapel, and medieval elements scattered throughout the grounds.
The 13th-century remains are part of the protected heritage but do not form a separate structure to explore.
Access and visiting arrangements are not regularly organized: check with the local commune before planning a visit.

Where this château is

Lux · Côte-d'Or · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

21120

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00112516
Period of construction: 13th century, 16th century, 18th century

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Who built Lux Castle?: The main building and chapel were constructed between 1729 and 1731 under the direction of master builder Jolivet. Earlier remains from the 13th century survive in the grounds.
What is protected at Lux Castle?: The historical monument listing covers the castle with its chapel and 13th-century remains in the grounds, protected since 1946.
Can I visit Lux Castle?: The castle is listed as protected heritage, but public access is not regularly organized. Contact the Lux town hall in advance to inquire about visiting possibilities.