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Origin and history

The Château d'Arconcey is located in the heart of the village of Arconcey, in Côte-d'Or, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Its history began in the Middle Ages, with a first mention in 1364, when the fortress was threatened by mercenaries. This strategic site attracts the attention of the Duke of Burgundy Philip II the Hardi, who acquires the seigneury in 1381 through his chamberlain, Gui de la Trimouille.

In the 15th century, the castle was divided among several heirs, notably Jacques de Villers, lord of Arconcey, and his brothers, a division confirmed by a trial in Parliament in 1458 and reaffirmed in 1524. After centuries of transformation, there remains only one tower of the medieval building in 1660, when François de Sercey, then lord of the place, began his reconstruction. The present castle, rebuilt in the 18th century by the Jaucourt family, replaces the earlier remains.

From the old structure of the 17th century, only agricultural outbuildings, which were remodelled in the 19th century, remain today. The modern castle, located at the edge of the road, is distinguished by a six-span facade surmounted by skylights, under a roof of flat tiles. Its modest architecture, with a floor served by a wooden staircase, reflects the successive transformations of the estate, marked by divisions and reconstructions.

Historical sources highlight the strategic and seigneurial importance of the site, from its defensive function in the 14th century to its residential role in modern times. The archives also refer to legal procedures and land transactions, illustrating its roots in local and regional history.

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