Morcoux Castle à Tavernay en Saône-et-Loire

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Origin and history

Morcoux Castle is a building located in the commune of Tavernay, in Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Built in the first half of the 17th century, it represents an example of architecture of this period, although little precise details of its original history are available in current sources.

The chapel of the castle is subject to official protection, registered as historical monuments by order of 23 August 1991. This classification reflects the heritage value of the site, although information on its use or subsequent transformations remains limited. The castle is located at approximately 5081 Morcoux, in a rural setting characteristic of the region.

At the time of its construction, Burgundy was a region marked by an agricultural and wine economy, where castles often served as seigneurial residences or local administrative centres. The monuments of this period reflect classical and Baroque architectural influences, while integrating into rural landscapes. However, the exact role of Morcoux Castle in this context is not detailed in the available sources.

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