Construction of the castle XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of main construction of the monument.
28 septembre 1926
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 28 septembre 1926 (≈ 1926)
Protection of stair turret by stop.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Stairs tower: inscription by decree of 28 September 1926
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned in the sources
Accessible archives do not cite any related historical actors.
Origin and history
The Château de Foucherenne, located in Saxi-Bourdon in the Nièvre department (58), is a 15th century monument. It has been partially inscribed in the Historical Monuments since 1926, with its stair turret as a protected element. This type of architecture reflects the defensive and residential constructions of the late Middle Ages in Burgundy, a period marked by political tensions and protection needs.
The Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, in the 15th century, was a territory under the influence of the Duchy of Burgundy, then in full economic and cultural expansion. The castles of that time often served as seigneurial residences while providing a defensive function. Although the available sources do not specify sponsors or specific events related to Foucherenne, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its local heritage importance.
