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  5. 89130 Dracy

  6. Castle of Dracy

 Castle of Dracy dans l'Yonne

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine défensif
Demeure seigneuriale
Château
Yonne

Castle of Dracy

    D950
    89130 Dracy
Château de Dracy
Château de Dracy
Château de Dracy
Château de Dracy
Château de Dracy
Château de Dracy
Crédit photo : François GOGLINS - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1700
1800
1900
2000
1733-1735
Construction of the castle
17 août 1979
First entry MH
20 mai 1997
Extension of protection
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The facades and roofs of the castle; the main staircase with its wrought iron ramp; moat with their turrets and bridges; facades and roofs on the street of the communes (cad. B 120 to 122, 495) : entry by order of 17 August 1979 - Plate surrounded by moats, on which the castle is built; circular tower, vestige of the old castle (cad. B 121, 419): registration by order of 20 May 1997

Key figures

Nicolas Petit - Sponsor Owner at construction (1733-1735).

Origin and history

The castle of Dracy is a second quarter building of the eighteenth century, located in the commune of Dracy, in the department of Yonne in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Built between 1733 and 1735 for Nicolas Petit, it adopts a classic style, blending brick and crepe. This castle replaces an old medieval building of the 15th century, of which there remains only a circular tower, vestige integrated into the new building.

The castle is surrounded by moat and includes remarkable elements such as a main staircase with a wrought iron ramp. It has been partially registered with the Historical Monuments since 1979, with an extension of protection in 1997 covering notably the medieval tower and moat. The facades, roofs, and commons are also protected, reflecting the architectural and historical importance of the site.

The castle of Dracy illustrates the evolution of architectural styles, from a medieval fortress to a classic 18th century residence. Its inscription in the Historic Monuments underscores its heritage value, both for its architecture and for the remains of its medieval past. Today, there remains a testimony of local history and the art of living of the Burgundy elites of modern times.

External links

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