Construction of the castle XVe-XVIe siècles (≈ 1650)
Main period of construction of current remains.
24 janvier 1927
First partial registration
First partial registration 24 janvier 1927 (≈ 1927)
Protection of the wall under MH.
27 juin 1983
Second expanded registration
Second expanded registration 27 juin 1983 (≈ 1983)
Additional vestiges classified Historical Monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The remains of the castle (cad. AB 267, 269-271, 273, 283, 292, 298, 299, 527): inscription by order of 27 June 1983 - Part of the wall of enclosure (Box AB 274): inscription by order of 24 January 1927
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character identified
Sources insufficient to assign names.
Origin and history
Châteauvillain Castle, located in the commune of the same name in the Grand Est region, is a monument whose origins date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. The current remains, including parts of the wall and elements protected by registration orders in 1927 and 1983, attest to its historic role in the area. These legal protections underline the heritage value of the structures still visible, although partially preserved.
The building of the castle is part of a period marked by architectural and social transformations in Champagne-Ardenne. At that time, castles often served as local power centres, combining defensive, residential and administrative functions. The presence of a enclosure and structural remains suggests a spatial organization typical of the fortresses or seigneurial residences of the time, reflecting the security and representation needs of the regional elites.
Available data indicate that the castle was the subject of preservation measures in the 20th century, with two separate inscriptions under the title of Historic Monuments. The first, in 1927, concerned part of the wall, while the second, in 1983, protected a wider set of remains. These inscriptions indicate a gradual recognition of the heritage value of the site, although information on its precise historical use or occupants remains limited in the sources consulted.
