Construction of the castle 1501-1600 (≈ 1551)
Period of main construction of the monument.
5 juin 1931
Classification of doors
Classification of doors 5 juin 1931 (≈ 1931)
Protection of the two doors of the sixteenth century.
8 décembre 1961
Partial registration
Partial registration 8 décembre 1961 (≈ 1961)
Protection of facades, roofs, dovecote and moat.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The two doors of the 16s: classification by decree of 5 June 1931; Fronts and roofs of the castle; facades and roofs of the building of the communes; the dovecote; moat; the large entrance gate of the estate near the building of the communes (cf. C 875, 876, 876bis, 878) : entry by order of 8 December 1961
Key figures
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Sources do not cite any related historical actors.
Origin and history
Esternay Castle, located in the commune of the same name in the Grand Est region, is a 16th century monument. It is distinguished by its two doors classified as Historic Monument since 1931, as well as by its facades, roofs, dovecote and moat, registered in 1961. These successive protections demonstrate its heritage importance, especially for its iconic architectural elements such as the large entrance gate and the building of the communes.
The castle is located precisely at 15 Rue du 73e Régiment d'Infanterie, in the department of Marne (51), in Champagne-Ardenne (now Grand Est). Although the sources do not specify its current use, its conservation and legal protections make it a major witness to Renaissance civil architecture in this region. Available data highlight its status as a Historical Monument, but do not provide information on its accessibility to the public or its contemporary functions.
The location of the castle is assessed as 'passable' (note 5/10), suggesting an approximation in GPS coordinates or cadastral references. The protected elements, such as moat and dovecote, evoke a defensive or seigneurial structure typical of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, although their detailed history and possible owners or builders are not mentioned in the sources consulted.
