Origin and history

The château de Gouville is a building located in the commune of Corcelles-les-Monts, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. This lack of information limits the understanding of its specific historical role.

In the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, castles have often played a central role in the social and economic organization of the territories. They served as places of power, protection or residence for local lords. In Corcelles-les-Monts, as in other rural municipalities, these monuments could also be linked to agricultural or wine-growing activities, reflecting the lives and priorities of the people of the time.