Who built Vandenesse castle?

The stronghold dates from 1368 and belonged to the Bocars family. In the late 15th century, the Chabannes family acquired it and transformed it into a fortified castle with a circular plan defended by multiple towers.

Why is the castle partially destroyed?

The northwestern half was destroyed in Year IV of the Revolution by the owner at that time. The castle also suffered heavily during the Wars of Religion in the 16th century, particularly from Admiral Coligny's troops in 1570.

What is there to see inside?

The square keep from the 14th century, two round towers and one square tower remain. The interior preserves two monumental fireplaces from the 15th and 16th centuries, and the outbuildings exemplify remarkable fortified rural architecture.

Château de Vandenesse

Vandenesse Castle

Vandenesse

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Château de Vandenesse stands in Vandenesse (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Vandenesse castle in Nièvre began as a 14th-century stronghold, then was transformed from the late 15th century by the Chabannes family into a circular-plan fortress. Originally defended by six towers, it retains its square keep with intact machicolations from this period. Religious wars and the Revolution destroyed its northwestern half, yet the castle still shows two round towers, one square tower, and the connecting residential wings, along with extensive outbuildings arranged around a square courtyard.

What to know

The castle is listed as a historical monument, but visiting conditions are not specified: check with the local municipality before planning your visit.
Entry is through an imposing fortified gateway leading to the outbuildings courtyard, a vast square court surrounded by period structures.
The interior preserves two remarkable monumental fireplaces, one from the 15th century originally from Arcilly manor, the other from the 16th century, relocated from Anizy castle.

Where this château is

Vandenesse · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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1 Rte de Saint-Honoré, 58290 Vandenesse

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA58000010
Period of construction: 14th century, 15th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

Who built Vandenesse castle?: The stronghold dates from 1368 and belonged to the Bocars family. In the late 15th century, the Chabannes family acquired it and transformed it into a fortified castle with a circular plan defended by multiple towers.
Why is the castle partially destroyed?: The northwestern half was destroyed in Year IV of the Revolution by the owner at that time. The castle also suffered heavily during the Wars of Religion in the 16th century, particularly from Admiral Coligny's troops in 1570.
What is there to see inside?: The square keep from the 14th century, two round towers and one square tower remain. The interior preserves two monumental fireplaces from the 15th and 16th centuries, and the outbuildings exemplify remarkable fortified rural architecture.