Initial construction period XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Beginning of the building of the castle.
XVIIe siècle
Continuation of work
Continuation of work XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Major architectural extension or modifications.
12 janvier 1987
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 12 janvier 1987 (≈ 1987)
Protection of facades, moats and interior elements.
1er quart XXe siècle
Latest transformations
Latest transformations 1er quart XXe siècle (≈ 2025)
Modern additions or renovations.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the entire castle (main house bodies, east and south wings, towers); moat and two bridges that cross them; wrought iron grid of the west ditch; entry portal; large staircase of the main house body with its wrought iron ramp (cad. C 402) : entry by order of 12 January 1987
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Château de Prangey, located in Villegusien-le-Lac in the department of Haute-Marne (Great East region), is a monument whose architectural origins date mainly from the 16th and 17th centuries, with notable additions at the beginning of the 20th century. This castle is distinguished by its preserved architectural ensemble, including a main house body, east and south wings, as well as towers surrounded by moat. These elements, combined with bridges and a wrought iron grid, testify to its historical importance and stylistic evolution throughout the centuries.
Ranked a Historical Monument by decree of 12 January 1987, the Prangey Castle enjoys special protection for its facades, roofs, moats, bridges, west gate, entrance gate and large interior staircase with its wrought iron ramp. These protections highlight the heritage value of the building, both for its architecture and for its decorative elements characteristic of the construction periods. The precise address, 7 Place Adrien Guillaume, and its Insee code (52529) confirm its anchoring in the commune of Villegusien-le-Lac, in the former Champagne-Ardenne region, now integrated in the Grand East.
Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not specify its current use, the mention of a "very satisfactory" location (note 8/10) and the protection of its key elements suggest a marked heritage and tourist interest. The moat, bridges and architectural details such as the wrought iron ramp of the large staircase illustrate a desire to preserve and enhance this castle, symbol of local and regional heritage.
