How old is the château de Rupt-sur-Saône?

The oldest tower dates from the 13th century, while the other buildings on the estate were built in the 16th and 19th centuries.

Can visitors climb the tower?

Yes, a narrow staircase built into the thickness of the wall leads up to the top platform.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since a 1991 decree, which protects in particular the tower, the Petit Château, the billiard pavilion and the farm.

What can be seen on the estate?

Besides the tower and the older dwellings, visitors can see the stables of the Italian style farm and the park with centuries old trees.

Château de Rupt-sur-Saône

Rupt-sur-Saône Castle

Rupt-sur-Saône

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Where: Rupt-sur-Saône

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Château de Rupt-sur-Saône stands in Rupt-sur-Saône (Haute-Saône), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 15th century, 16th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Overlooking the Saône valley, this estate brings together several buildings erected between the 12th and 19th centuries around a massive medieval tower. Visitors can see a Renaissance dwelling built directly on the old ramparts, a 19th century manor house and various farm outbuildings. The grounds, planted with centuries old trees including a Virginia tulip tree several hundred years old, are open to visitors.

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What to know

The 13th century tower, 33 metres high, is climbed via a narrow staircase built into the thickness of the wall.
The site combines several building periods, from the medieval keep to the 19th century manor house.
The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1991.
The stables of the Italian style farm can be visited.
The estate is surrounded by a park planted with old trees, suitable for a stroll after touring the buildings.

Where this château is

Rupt-sur-Saône · Haute-Saône · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

3 Rue de la Garenne, 70360 Rupt-sur-Saône

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00102264
Period of construction: 13th century, 15th century, 16th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the château de Rupt-sur-Saône?: The oldest tower dates from the 13th century, while the other buildings on the estate were built in the 16th and 19th centuries.
Can visitors climb the tower?: Yes, a narrow staircase built into the thickness of the wall leads up to the top platform.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since a 1991 decree, which protects in particular the tower, the Petit Château, the billiard pavilion and the farm.
What can be seen on the estate?: Besides the tower and the older dwellings, visitors can see the stables of the Italian style farm and the park with centuries old trees.