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Castle of Rans dans le Jura

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine défensif
Demeure seigneuriale
Château
Jura

Castle of Rans

    Village
    39700 Rans
Château de Rans
Château de Rans
Château de Rans
Château de Rans
Château de Rans
Château de Rans
Château de Rans
Crédit photo : JGS25 - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1300
1400
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
XIIIe siècle
First entry
4e quart XVe siècle
Initial construction
XVIe siècle
Construction period
XIXe siècle
Troubadour restoration
18 décembre 2001
Total protection
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The castle in its entirety, including the decorations of buildings by destination, the floors and basements with the archaeological remains they contain for plots ZK 32 and 34, the various parts of the park, the fence walls, doors and portals (Box ZK 30, 32 to 34, 37 to 41, 43, 44): inscription by order of 18 December 2001

Key figures

Information non disponible - No character cited Sources insufficient to identify.

Origin and history

The Castle of Rans, mentioned from the 13th century, is an emblematic building of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Today it consists of a house and a quadrangular dungeon, characteristic of the late 15th and 16th century buildings. Its architecture brings it closer to other regional castles of this period, marked by a transition between medieval style and Renaissance influences.

In the 19th century, the castle underwent restoration in a troubadour style, adding neo-flamboyant decorations that contrast with its original structure. These changes reflect the romantic taste of the era for an idealised Middle Ages. The building, classified as Historic Monument, also includes protected archaeological remains, bearing witness to its evolution throughout the centuries.

The Castle of Rans has been fully protected since 2001, including its interior decorations, floors, basements, and elements of its park and fence walls. This protection covers several parcels, highlighting the heritage importance of the site. Although the sources do not specify its current use, its conservation status is considered satisfactory, with a precise geolocation.

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