First castle mentioned XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Attested presence of an earlier building.
1786
Start of current construction
Start of current construction 1786 (≈ 1786)
Erection of the modern castle.
1830
Completion of work
Completion of work 1830 (≈ 1830)
End of main developments.
17 juin 1992
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 17 juin 1992 (≈ 1992)
Protection of facades and interior elements.
5 juillet 1993
Partial classification
Partial classification 5 juillet 1993 (≈ 1993)
First floor rooms classified.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Archaeological structures and remains contained in the soil of Parcel 22; set of facades and roofs of the house body with its two towers and buildings of commons, including the dovecote; in the body of the house: large staircase; on the ground floor, entrance hall fireplace; on the first floor, fireplaces of the small living room and Gothic room in the east wing; on the second floor, eight fireplaces and three alcoves of the bedrooms (see Box D 21, 22): registration by order of 17 June 1992; Rooms on the first floor, with their decorations, of the north wing of the castle: dining room, library, billiards, large white living room (Box D 22): classification by decree of 5 July 1993.
Key figures
Charles-Étienne-François Ruty - General and post-Revolutionary owner
Acquire the castle after 1789.
Origin and history
The castle of Noronte, located in the eponymous village of the Doubs department, has its origins in the 14th century, where a first building is mentioned at its location. The present castle, built from 1786, was completed in 1830 after several decades of work, with interior and exterior developments continued until the end of the 18th century. Its architecture is distinguished by two houses in square, flanked by round and square towers, while its frames, inspired by Philibert Delorme, bear witness to remarkable craftsmanship.
After the French Revolution, the estate became the property of General Charles-Étienne-François Ruty, a native and deceased in Besançon. This change of hands marks a new phase for the castle, which nevertheless retains its aristocratic character. The most notable elements, such as the large staircase, adorned fireplaces or second floor alcoves, reflect the fascist of the 18th and 19th centuries. The monument was partially inscribed in the Historical Monuments in 1992, then classified in 1993 for its rooms on the first floor, including the dining room, the library and the large white living room.
The communes and park, built at the beginning of the 19th century, complete a coherent architectural complex, combining medieval heritage and modern transformations. Although decorative complements were added at the end of the 19th century, the main structure remains true to its original design. Today, the castle illustrates the evolution of seigneurial residences in Franche-Comté, between initial defensive function and subsequent residential role, while sheltering protected archaeological remains.
The central location of the castle in the village of Noronte, as well as its registration in the inventory of Historic Monuments, make it a major local heritage. The facades, roofs, towers and dovecote, as well as the interior decorations (roadways, alcoves), are all preserved elements that attest to its historical and architectural importance. Sources, such as the Merimée base or Wikipedia, highlight its territorial anchor and heritage value in the Doubs.
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