First entry 1260 (≈ 1260)
Medieval fortress mentioned for the first time.
XVIe siècle
Construction of housing
Construction of housing XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Partial transformation into a seigneurial residence.
1840
Major changes
Major changes 1840 (≈ 1840)
Work on beautification and extension.
1884
Construction of the chapel
Construction of the chapel 1884 (≈ 1884)
New Romanesque chapel built on the estate.
Début XIXe siècle
Adding commons
Adding commons Début XIXe siècle (≈ 1904)
U-shaped buildings built in front of the house.
3 décembre 1987
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 3 décembre 1987 (≈ 1987)
Protection of the chapel and two painted rooms.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapel in full; the two rooms, at the north corner of the ground floor of the house body: room in appenti in the northwest and doll's cabinet in the angular turret, with their decor featuring paintings by Costa (Box ZE 47): inscription by decree of 3 December 1987
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Origin and history
Montrambert Castle was mentioned as one of the small medieval fortresses of the Ognon Valley in 1260. These constructions were then used to control strategic axes and to protect local populations in a feudal context marked by seigneurial rivalries. Its location reflects the military and economic importance of this region at the time.
In the 16th century, the current house body was partially built, marking a transition to a more residential architecture. This change illustrates the evolution of castles into seigneurial houses, typical of the Renaissance, where comfort and social representation took precedence over defensive function.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the castle underwent major modifications with the addition of a building of communes and U-shaped outbuildings in front of the house body. Beginning in 1840, work completed these developments, reflecting the architectural tastes of the period and the needs of a nobility or bourgeoisie in search of modernity. The neo-Roman chapel, built in 1884, bears witness to this desire to beautify and affirm a social status.
Ranked a Historic Monument in 1987, the castle protects its entire chapel, as well as two ground floor rooms decorated with paintings attributed to Costa. These elements highlight the heritage richness of the site, mixing medieval heritage, renaissant transformations and 19th century additions.
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