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The castle of Euvezin, located in the village of the same name in Lorraine (present-day Grand Est), is a building representative of the strong houses of the Messin country, built between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Its massed plan, framed by two square towers with opposite angles, as well as the 16th century gunboats still visible, testify to its defensive origin. The estate initially included, in addition to the main body, a castral chapel, agricultural outbuildings (bergery, mill, presses), and symbolic seigneury elements such as a dovecote and banal ovens. These buildings, organized in a plan in L adjacent to the castle, have been partially transformed into farms or dwellings over the centuries.

The interior of the castle retains an original distribution, especially on the ground floor and on the floor, with elements of carpentry and lockwork of the eighteenth century. The entrance door of this era gives access to a vestibule with a stone staircase with straight flights, while glass doors, an innovative solution for the era, were installed to connect rooms without opening. Outside, terraces and retaining walls suggest the ancient existence of a compartmentalized garden, perhaps enhanced by a corner pavilion. The site is part of a network of local defensive castles, reflecting the strategic stakes of the region.

The seigneury of Euvezin was attested in the 14th century, but the present castle could have been built for Antoine de Rozières, president of the Grands Jours de Saint-Mihiel, who died in 1611. This character, although little documented in available sources, embodies the link between the building and the modern-day judicial aristocracy. The facades, pierced with cross-sections and three-level sill windows, as well as the protected interiors (cutters, locks), illustrate the architectural evolution of the monument, between initial military function and subsequent residential comfort. The castle, registered with the Historic Monuments in 2009, includes in its protection the garden, adjacent buildings and the ground of the property.

Today, the castle of Euvezin is distinguished by its remarkable state of conservation, especially for its 18th century interior elements and its partial defensive structure. Its inscription in the title of Historic Monuments covers the entire building, as well as the surrounding parcels, emphasizing its heritage importance. Although the sources do not specify its current use (visits, rental, accommodation), its location in central place of the village (7 Place du Château) and its Creative Commons license for images suggest a local appreciation of the heritage.

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