How old is Seveux castle?

The fortified site dates back to the 15th century, but most of the buildings visible today were rebuilt in the 18th century, when the castle served as a residence for the local ironworks masters.

What can be seen on site?

A medieval square tower, an 18th-century lodge, a large barn built in the 19th century, and an entrance pavilion called the Chalet.

Can the castle be visited?

No information is available about visiting conditions and access: it is recommended to contact the Seveux municipal office.

Château de Seveux

Seveux Castle

Seveux-Motey

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Seveux-Motey

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Château de Seveux stands in Seveux-Motey (Haute-Saône), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Seveux castle occupies a fortified site with surviving elements from the 15th century and 18th-century reconstructions. A medieval square tower dominates an elevated platform, complemented by an 18th-century rectangular lodge, a 19th-century barn, and an entrance pavilion called the Chalet. The complex, situated in the Haute-Saône valley, bears witness to the transformation of a seigneurial residence into an agricultural enterprise.

What to know

The square tower and the castle platform are protected as historic monuments, as are the site's archaeological remains.
Access and visiting conditions are not documented: contact the municipality before visiting.
The location is situated in the rural Upper Doubs region, far from major tourist routes.

Where this château is

Seveux-Motey · Haute-Saône · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

2 Gr Grande Rue, 70130 Seveux-Motey

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA70000066
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

How old is Seveux castle?: The fortified site dates back to the 15th century, but most of the buildings visible today were rebuilt in the 18th century, when the castle served as a residence for the local ironworks masters.
What can be seen on site?: A medieval square tower, an 18th-century lodge, a large barn built in the 19th century, and an entrance pavilion called the Chalet.
Can the castle be visited?: No information is available about visiting conditions and access: it is recommended to contact the Seveux municipal office.