Construction of the castle 2e moitié du XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of initial construction documented.
14 septembre 1988
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 14 septembre 1988 (≈ 1988)
Protection of facades, roofs and enclosure wall.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the old castle and communes, enclosure wall (Box B 557, 556, 345): inscription by decree of 14 September 1988
Origin and history
The castle of Moussy, located in the commune of the same name in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, dates from the second half of the 15th century. This monument is representative of the civil architecture of this period, marked by the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Its facades, roofs and walls were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 14 September 1988, highlighting their heritage value.
The location of the castle, at the address 2 Rue du Château (58700 Moussy), is documented in the Mérimée base, with a geographical accuracy deemed satisfactory a priori. The Nièvre department, where Moussy is located, was at that time a rural and agricultural area, where castles often played a role as seigneurial residence or as a local administrative centre. The fortifications and commons, typical of the buildings of this time, reflect the defence and autonomy needs of the local lords.
No information is available on sponsors, specific historical events related to the castle, or its current use (visits, rental, accommodation). The sources are limited to the architectural data and legal protection of the site, without details of its social history or its occupants. The Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, rich in medieval heritage, has many similar buildings, often linked to feudal history or local power networks.
