Initial construction XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Building of the castle and Renaissance portal.
1852
Start of transformations
Start of transformations 1852 (≈ 1852)
Major architectural changes undertaken.
1879
Mill processing
Mill processing 1879 (≈ 1879)
Creation of a cement plant on the estate.
1930
End of industrial activity
End of industrial activity 1930 (≈ 1930)
Permanently shut down the cement plant.
17 mai 2011
Portal classification
Portal classification 17 mai 2011 (≈ 2011)
Registration as a Historic Monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The portal (Box AC 37, 39): registration by order of 17 May 2011
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Origin and history
The castle of Moutot, located in Annay-sur-Serein in Yonne, is a 16th century building, characteristic of Renaissance architecture. It consists of several bodies of juxtaposed buildings, accessible by a portal decorated typical of this period. The facades, enriched with corner turrets and finely ground stone berry frames, bear witness to remarkable craftsmanship. Originally, its medieval structure was radically altered during the 19th century, notably from 1852, partially erasing its original internal organization.
In the mid-19th century, the castle underwent major transformations, including the conversion of its mill into a cement factory in 1879. The industrial buildings, still visible today, recall this activity which ceased in 1930. These changes gave the castle its current composite appearance, combining seigneurial heritage and industrial heritage. The 16th century portal, classified as Historic Monument in 2011, remains the most emblematic element of the site, illustrating the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Private property, the castle of Moutot retains traces of its architectural and functional evolution. Although partially open to contemporary uses (room rental, guest rooms), its history reflects the adaptations of a noble domain to the economic needs of the 19th and 20th centuries. The accuracy of its location, assessed as very satisfactory, makes it an accessible heritage landmark in the Burgundy landscape.
