What remains of the château-Dessus today?

Only a single section of wall from the original structure survives, the rest having disappeared after the site was abandoned in the 18th century.

Who built the château-Dessus?

The original castle dates from the 13th century and was later rebuilt in the 17th century to designs by architect Jacques Gentillâtre.

Is the château-Dessus a protected monument?

Yes, the ruins have been listed as a historic monument since an order dated 6 April 1994.

Can the château-Dessus be visited?

There is no verified information confirming opening hours or organised visiting conditions at this ruin site.

Château-Dessus

Chauvirey-le-Châtel

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Where: Chauvirey-le-Châtel

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Château-Dessus stands in Chauvirey-le-Châtel (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, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Chauvirey-le-Châtel, in the Haute-Saône region, the château-Dessus survives today only as a single section of wall, the last trace of a fortress built in the 13th century when the local lordship was divided between two neighbouring castles. Rebuilt in the 17th century to designs by architect Jacques Gentillâtre, it was abandoned the following century and fell into ruin. Visitors come here for this vanished history rather than for any standing structure.

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What to know

Only a single section of wall remains of the castle, the rest of the structure having disappeared.
The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1994, covering the ruined plots.
No verified information exists regarding opening hours, admission fees or organised access.
Any visit is limited to viewing an isolated ruin rather than a fitted-out monument.

Where this château is

Chauvirey-le-Châtel · Haute-Saône · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Chauvirey-le-Châtel, Haute-Saône

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00132607
Period of construction: 13th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of the château-Dessus today?: Only a single section of wall from the original structure survives, the rest having disappeared after the site was abandoned in the 18th century.
Who built the château-Dessus?: The original castle dates from the 13th century and was later rebuilt in the 17th century to designs by architect Jacques Gentillâtre.
Is the château-Dessus a protected monument?: Yes, the ruins have been listed as a historic monument since an order dated 6 April 1994.
Can the château-Dessus be visited?: There is no verified information confirming opening hours or organised visiting conditions at this ruin site.