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Origin and history

Château de la Muyre, also known as Château de la Muire, is a former castle located near the town of Domblans, in the Jura department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its architecture, marked by a remarkable balance, integrates harmoniously in a preserved natural setting, with a green park surrounding it. Although its exact origins remain partially obscure, traces suggest the presence of a first fortification from the twelfth century, potentially built on Gallo-Roman remains, although this hypothesis requires confirmation.

The present building finds its roots in the 15th century, with the oldest parts dating back to this period and the 16th century. Owned by the Counts of Grivel since 1624, the castle has undergone major changes, notably in the 19th century, where stones dated 1581 and 1616 were reused. A major phase of restoration, carried out over 20 years in collaboration with Companions, has helped preserve and enhance this heritage. Among the notable additions, a gallery from the Chartreuse de Vaucluse in Onoz was rebuilt around 1956, illustrating the continued transformations of the site.

Today, the Muyre castle bears witness to a rich architectural history, mixing medieval heritage and subsequent adaptations. Its listing in the Heritage Inventory (Note No. IA00015454) underlines its cultural and historical importance for the region. The site remains a significant example of Jurassian castles, marked by a constant evolution over the centuries.

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