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Origin and history

Chenecières Castle is a 19th century building of romantic architecture, reflecting the taste of the era for picturesque and isolated buildings. Located on the commune of Saint-Marc-sur-Seine, in the Côte-d-Or, it overlooks the Seine and the old forges of Oak trees, installed on the opposite bank. Its strategic location, between Semond and Saint-Marc-sur-Seine, makes it a discreet landmark, protected by a dense forest that makes it difficult to reach, except from the castle walking circuit.

The building of the castle was attributed to Henri Suquet, master of the forges of Chênecières from 1886 to 1920, and nephew of Louis Cailletet. This link with the local metallurgical industry underlines the economic importance of forges in the region at this time. Although the castle is a private property and is not visited, its hall is home to a remarkable model: that of the statue of General Mangin, originally located in the Place du Président-Mithouard in Paris (7th arrondissement), destroyed by the Nazis in 1940. This piece bears witness to a wider historical heritage, linked to the upheavals of the twentieth century.

The isolation of the castle, accentuated by its wooded environment, makes it a mysterious and little known monument, despite its characteristic architecture. Its history remains closely linked to that of the nearby forges, symbolizing the marriage between industry and architectural romanticism in the 19th century. Today, it constitutes a private heritage preserved, accessible only by hiking trails, and illustrates the legacy of the industrial families of Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

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