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The monument known as Château (rests of the old one) is located in Châtenoy, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region. Dating from the 15th century, this building is now reduced to remains, but its inscription in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 28 May 1926 attests to its heritage importance. Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its approximate location at 10 Rue de la Mairie, although geographical accuracy is considered fair (note of 5/10).

No additional information is provided on its original architecture, owners, or precise historical role. In medieval times, castles in Île-de-France often served as seigneurial residences or strategic defence points, reflecting the feudal hierarchy and political tensions in the region. Villages like Châtenoy, close to Melun, were usually organized around agriculture, local exchanges and the protection offered by these fortifications.

The current remains, though fragmentary, recall this context in which the castral buildings played a central role in the economic and social life of rural communities.

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