When was the château de Montigny built?

The château was built in the seventeenth century by the Montigny family.

What is the architectural distinction of this château?

Its horseshoe-shaped plan is defined by four circular towers, and its rear facade features a sculptured terra cotta pediment.

Why is there a polygonal tower on the front facade?

This tower was constructed in the early twentieth century during modifications to the front elevation.

Château de Montigny

Montigny Castle

Charny Orée de Puisaye

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Where: Charny Orée de Puisaye

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Château de Montigny stands in Charny Orée de Puisaye (Yonne), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the seventeenth century by the Montigny family, this château features a horseshoe-shaped plan punctuated by four circular towers. Its rear elevation displays a finely sculpted terra cotta pediment. A polygonal tower was added to the front facade in the early twentieth century. The interior underwent significant modifications after the d'Estampes family acquired the property in 1836.

What to know

The château is not currently open to visitors; only the external facades, roofs, entrance portal, and the access avenue are protected as historical monuments.
Located in Charny Orée de Puisaye in the Yonne department, the property once housed a working pottery between 1735 and 1812.
The historical monument listing dates to 1997 and covers the external envelope of the main building, the left wing, the entrance portal, and the approach avenue.

Where this château is

Charny Orée de Puisaye · Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

89120 Charny Orée de Puisaye

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA89000010
Period of construction: 17th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

When was the château de Montigny built?: The château was built in the seventeenth century by the Montigny family.
What is the architectural distinction of this château?: Its horseshoe-shaped plan is defined by four circular towers, and its rear facade features a sculptured terra cotta pediment.
Why is there a polygonal tower on the front facade?: This tower was constructed in the early twentieth century during modifications to the front elevation.