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Origin and history

The castle of Chassignole, located in Bonnay in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a 15th century building, profoundly transformed in the 17th and 19th centuries. Its almost square plane is reinforced by circular and square towers, including a turret adjacent to a massive tower. A balustrade gallery connects two of these towers, adding an aesthetic dimension to the initial defensive structure. The castle, private property, is not open to the public.

The history of the castle probably begins in the 15th century, with a first mention in 1464, when it belongs to Louis de Glorienne. In the middle of the 16th century, the fief passed to François Dormy, president of the Paris Parliament, then to his son Pierre, who sold it in 1592 to Robert de Belleperche. Major changes took place at the end of the 17th century, followed by an important restoration in the 19th century. In 1777, the property was transferred to Louis-Hugues de La Porte, seigneur of Saint-Nizier-d-Azergues.

Architecturally, the castle illustrates stylistic evolutions between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The circular towers, typical of medieval fortifications, coexist with Renaissance elements and 19th century additions, such as the balustrade terrace. Although modified, the building maintains a visual unit, reflecting its adaptation to the residential and aesthetic needs of successive periods.

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