When was the Orgelet fortress built?

The fortress dates to the late thirteenth century and represents medieval military architecture.

Can the castle be visited?

Only the ruins of the former stronghold are accessible; no organized tourist facilities are documented.

When was it protected as a historical monument?

The fortress ruins were officially protected by decree on August 22, 1980.

Château-fort d'Orgelet

Orgelet Castle

Orgelet-le-Bourget

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Orgelet-le-Bourget

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Château de Chevreaux (Chevreaux Castle)Unguided visit from sunrise to sunset, all year round; guided tours every afternoon from Wednesday to Sunday from 26 June to 30 August 2026 at 3:30pm and 5:00pm16 km

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Château-fort d'Orgelet stands in Orgelet-le-Bourget (Jura), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 13th century, first quarter of the 14th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The fortress of Orgelet, built in the late thirteenth century, stands in a strategic location in the Jura region. Remains of this medieval stronghold have been protected as historical monuments since 1980, preserving evidence of defensive architecture from the medieval period.

What to know

The visible remains consist of ruins from the former fortress, without specific tourist facilities.
No current information about opening hours or admission fees is available.
The site is located in the commune of Orgelet-le-Bourget in the Jura department.

Where this château is

Orgelet-le-Bourget · Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Rue du Château, 39270 Orgelet

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00101981
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 13th century, first quarter of the 14th century

Frequently asked

When was the Orgelet fortress built?: The fortress dates to the late thirteenth century and represents medieval military architecture.
Can the castle be visited?: Only the ruins of the former stronghold are accessible; no organized tourist facilities are documented.
When was it protected as a historical monument?: The fortress ruins were officially protected by decree on August 22, 1980.