Arrival of Christina Thorne 1986 (≈ 1986)
Start of renovation of the castle.
8 avril 1991
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 8 avril 1991 (≈ 1991)
Protection of facades, roof, tower, chapel and fireplaces.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofing; stair tower; chapel; three central body hood chimneys; vestiges of tricks to the south of the house body (cad. A 81): registration by order of 8 April 1991
Key figures
Christina Thorne - Painter and writer
Renovated and lives in the castle since 1986.
Origin and history
The Château de Boissia is a building located in the municipality of Boissia, in the Jura department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. This monument, whose construction period is not specified in the available sources, has been listed as historical monuments since 1991. It is distinguished by protected architectural elements, such as facades, stair tower, chapel, and characteristic chimneys.
From 1986, the castle of Boissia became the residence of Finnish-Swedish painter and writer Christina Thorne. It undertook major renovations while the abandoned building threatened to fall into ruins. His intervention helped to preserve this local heritage, while bringing an artistic and cultural dimension to it.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its inscription as a Historical Monument and mention practical details, such as its exact address in Boissia (104 Rue de la Fontaine). However, little information is provided about its history prior to the renovation by Christina Thorne, or about its possible owners or past functions.
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