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Origin and history

The Château de Sparre, located in Auxerre in the department of Yonne (89), is an iconic 18th century building. This monument, inscribed by decree of October 12, 1929, illustrates the civil architecture of this period in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its official address, 23 Gambetta Avenue, places it in the heart of the city, although the accuracy of its location is considered a priori satisfactory (level 6 of 10).

The protection of the castle as a Historic Monument underlines its heritage importance. Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status and registration, but do not provide details of its current use (visits, rentals, accommodation). The absence of information about its sponsors or subsequent transformations limits the knowledge of its specific history.

Auxerre, in the 18th century, was a city marked by its commercial and religious role in the Burgundy region. Castles like Sparre often reflected the prestige of local elites, serving as residences or places of representation. Their preservation today bears witness to the architectural and social heritage of this time, although the accessible archives do not specify the exact functions of this building over the centuries.

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