Construction of the castle 1er quart du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1825)
Period of initial construction documented.
Période révolutionnaire (fin XVIIIe siècle)
Partial Demolition
Partial Demolition Période révolutionnaire (fin XVIIIe siècle) (≈ 1895)
Destruction linked to the French Revolution.
26 octobre 1990
Registration of dependencies
Registration of dependencies 26 octobre 1990 (≈ 1990)
Protection of remaining facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the old outbuildings (case A 660, 661): inscription by decree of 26 October 1990
Key figures
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Origin and history
The castle of Koeur-la-Petite, built in the 1st quarter of the 18th century, was an emblematic building of the municipality of Koeur-la-Petite, in the present-day Great East. This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, underwent partial demolition during the French Revolution, especially for its adjoining part. Despite this destruction, some dependencies have been preserved and reassigned over time, reflecting its local architectural and historical significance.
After partial demolition, the castle underwent several functional transformations. From the 18th century it was converted into a shed and then a dwelling, illustrating a pragmatic adaptation of noble buildings after the Revolution. In 1990, the remaining facades and roofs of the old outbuildings (cadasters A 660 and 661) were registered as Historic Monuments by order of 26 October, highlighting their residual heritage value.
The location of the castle is documented with an accuracy considered fair (note 5/10), according to the Merimée data. Located at 1 Rue du Château in Koeur-la-Petite (code INSEE 55264), in the department of Meuse, it historically belonged to the Lorraine region, now integrated in the Grand Est. Available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its status as a protected monument, although its current state and accessibility to the public are not detailed.
