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The château du Chaffaut is a 17th century building located in the commune of Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. Built during the second quarter of the seventeenth century, it represents an architectural example of this period in Haute-Provence. The castle is listed and classified as historic monuments in 1989 and 1990, respectively, reflecting its heritage importance.

The monument is part of a historical context where the castles and bastides of Provence play a central role in the local social and economic organization. In the seventeenth century, these buildings often served as residences for noble or bourgeois families, while symbolizing their power and influence over the surrounding territories. Their architecture reflects the stylistic evolutions of the era, sometimes mixing defensive elements inherited from the previous centuries with more residential features.

The legal protections enjoyed by the château du Chaffaut concern both its facades, its roofs and the entire main building. These measures are intended to preserve its architectural and historical integrity. Available sources, such as the Merimée database or specialized works, highlight his interest in studying the provencal castles of modern times.

The location of the castle, in a department marked by a rich and varied heritage, makes it an important part of the list of historical monuments of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Its exact address, 7181 Rue Saint-Barthélemy, allows to situate it precisely in the urban fabric of Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson. Finally, its Insee code (04046) and its attachment to the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region confirm its territorial anchor.

No information is available on its current use, whether it be visits, rentals or other services. Nor do the source data mention specific historical characters related to its construction or history. Only the dates of registration and classification as a historical monument are clearly attested.

Bibliographical references, such as the book Châteaux et bastides en Haute Provence in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries (1991), offer avenues to deepen the knowledge of this monument. However, precise architectural or historical details remain limited in accessible sources, which requires further research for a comprehensive study.

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