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Origin and history

Brognon Castle, located in the municipality of the same name in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a neo-classical mansion erected in 1749. It replaces an old strong house attested from the 13th century, whose written traces date back to 1284, when Girard de Coson became its owner by donation of the Duke of Burgundy. This site, strategically located northeast of Dijon, has known several influential owners, linked to the Burgundy nobility and the judicial or financial institutions of the region.

The present building is commanded by Jean Pénard, first president of the Parliament of Burgundy, on the site of a medieval residence. The estate extends over 50 hectares and includes, in addition to the main building with sober and elegant architecture (dardois roof, sitting dogs, carved pediment), imposing communes, a dovecote and a landscaped park. The vaulted vaults, equipped with fireplaces, and the richly decorated rooms testify to the social status of its occupants.

Before 1749, the site was marked by successive transmissions between noble families: the Cosons, the Blaisys (who donated it to Jean de Blaisy in 1424), then the Saulx-Tavannes, including Gaspard, Marshal of France, gave part of it in 1607 to Nicolas de Chaumelis, Receiver General for Finance. These hand changes reflect the alliances and political changes of Burgundy, especially under the Old Regime.

The castle, still private, is today a place of cultural and heritage valorization. It hosts various events, such as national canine competitions or classical music concerts, thus perpetuating its role as a social and cultural hub in the region. Its English park, outbuildings and neo-classical architecture make it a remarkable example of the Burgundy heritage of the eighteenth century.

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