Construction of the castle 3e quart XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1862)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
28 octobre 1991
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 28 octobre 1991 (≈ 1991)
Partial protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs; staircase with ramp; fireplaces of rooms number 1, 3, 4 on the ground floor and number 8 on the floor (cad. A 361, 364): entry by order of 28 October 1991
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Château de Montcourt is an emblematic building dating from the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, located in the commune of Montcourt, Haute-Saône. This castle, partially listed as historical monuments since 1991, illustrates the civil architecture of this period in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its facades, roofs, as well as some interior elements such as the staircase and fireplaces, testify to the craftsmanship and aesthetic codes of the period.
Located in a department marked by a rural and artisanal history, the Château de Montcourt is part of a context where seigneurial or bourgeois constructions played a central role in the local social and economic organization. At that time, the Haute-Saône, which was then integrated into the Franche-Comté, was characterized by a predominantly agricultural economy, supplemented by artisanal activities and a start to industrialisation. Castles, like Montcourt, often served as residences for local elites, while symbolizing their power and influence over the surrounding territories.
The partial inscription of the castle as historical monuments, by order of 28 October 1991, specifically concerns its facades, its roofs, its staircase with its ramp, and certain chimneys. This heritage protection underscores the architectural and historical value of these elements, while ensuring their preservation for future generations. Available data, from sources such as Mérimée and Monumentum, confirm its precise address in Montcourt, as well as its belonging to the built heritage of the region.
