Initial construction XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Medieval origins of the castle and its enclosure.
XVIIIe siècle
Major transformations
Major transformations XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Significant architectural changes.
16 février 1987
Registration MH
Registration MH 16 février 1987 (≈ 1987)
Protection of the enclosure and dovecote.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Medieval and Pigeonary Precinct (Case AD 95): inscription by order of 16 February 1987
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any related characters.
Origin and history
Paley Castle is a building dating back to the 14th century, with major changes in the 18th century. It is located in the commune of Paley, in the département of Seine-et-Marne, in the region of Île-de-France. This monument illustrates the architectural evolution between the Middle Ages and the modern era, with medieval defensive elements still visible, such as its enclosure.
The castle has been partially protected as historical monuments since 16 February 1987, an official recognition of its heritage value. The inscription refers specifically to its medieval enclosure and its dovecote, testimonies of its seigneurial past. Today, the site belongs to a private company, and its access to the public (visits, rentals, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.
The location of the castle, at approximately 2 Rue de la Mairie, reflects its anchoring in Paley's historic urban fabric. Its park, although mentioned, is not described in detail in the documents consulted. The mapping accuracy of its location is assessed as satisfactory (note 7/10), suggesting a clear identification of the site despite the absence of accurate GPS coordinates in the sources cited.
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