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Origin and history

The castle of Charmont-sous-Barbuise finds its origins in a strong seigneurial house mentioned in 1233 under the name of Colaverey. In 1539, the site is described as a ruined castral motte surrounded by ditches, remains of an ancient castle. Rebuilt in 1550, this first structure gave way in the 18th century to a new castle, erected in 1725 by Joseph-Aimé Hennequin, marking a transition to a more modern and residential architecture.

In the 19th century, the castle changed hands and was acquired in 1898 by Madame Riencourt de Longpré. After a period of abandonment from the 1950s, it was bought in the 2000s by owners who opened it to the public. Today, it houses the association À Cloche Fontaine and hosts events aimed at financing the restoration of the church of Fontaine-Luyères. It has been a historical monument since 1988 and illustrates the evolution of a medieval seigneurial site towards a classical residence.

The protected elements include the facades and roofs of the old stables, dated from the 18th century, reflecting the heritage importance of the estate. The castle, located at the address 20 Rue du Château, remains an architectural and historical testimony of the Champagne-Ardenne region, now integrated into the Grand Est. Its history combines destruction, reconstruction and preservation, embodying the challenges of the conservation of French rural heritage.

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