When was Menétru-le-Vignoble castle built?

The castle dates from the 16th century and represents the typical type of aristocratic residence found in the Jura during that period, featuring a square courtyard and corner towers.

Which elements of the castle are protected as historic monuments?

The 1997 listing protects the L-shaped main building, the two corner towers, the entrance portal, and all the outbuildings and dependencies to the south.

Has the castle undergone modifications since its construction?

Yes, minor alterations were made in the 17th century (portal and entrance door), 18th and 19th centuries (including a metal balcony).

Château de Menétru-le-Vignoble

Menétru-le-Vignoble

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Where: Menétru-le-Vignoble

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Château de Menétru-le-Vignoble stands in Menétru-le-Vignoble (Jura), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Menétru-le-Vignoble castle is a 16th-century residence built according to the typical Jura layout: buildings arranged around a square courtyard, flanked by corner towers. The complex underwent minor alterations in later centuries, particularly to its portal and entrance door. The site retains the main L-shaped living quarters and its southern outbuildings.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1997, protecting the main building, towers, portal and all outbuildings.
No public reception services are documented: verify visiting conditions with the town hall or owner before traveling.
Menétru-le-Vignoble is located in the Jura region, a wine-growing and rural tourism area.

Where this château is

Menétru-le-Vignoble · Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA39000024
Period of construction: 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Menétru-le-Vignoble castle built?: The castle dates from the 16th century and represents the typical type of aristocratic residence found in the Jura during that period, featuring a square courtyard and corner towers.
Which elements of the castle are protected as historic monuments?: The 1997 listing protects the L-shaped main building, the two corner towers, the entrance portal, and all the outbuildings and dependencies to the south.
Has the castle undergone modifications since its construction?: Yes, minor alterations were made in the 17th century (portal and entrance door), 18th and 19th centuries (including a metal balcony).