Initial construction XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Presumed period of foundation of the castle.
XVe siècle
Changes or extensions
Changes or extensions XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period mentioned for work.
1987
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 1987 (≈ 1987)
Protection of the dungeon and remains.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The dungeon (Case E 47): classification by order of 27 January 1987; Location and remains, including archaeological substructions and remains (see E 44, 46, 47): inscription by order of 27 January 1987
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character identified
Sources insufficient to name names.
Origin and history
The Château de Passavant-la-Rochère is a medieval building located in the town of Haute-Saône. Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, it embodies the defensive architecture typical of this period, with a dungeon still partially preserved. This type of castle played a central role in the feudal organization, serving both as a seigneurial residence and as a strategic point of control over the surrounding territories.
Ranked as historical monuments in 1987, the Château de Passavant-la-Rochère was specifically protected for its dungeon as well as for archaeological remains and substructions discovered on the site. These are evidence of its past importance, although available sources do not detail its precise history or its potential owners. The region, marked by a rural and artisanal economy in medieval times, saw in these castles symbols of power and local stability.
Today, the castle remains an emblematic heritage of the Haute-Saône, illustrating the rich medieval heritage of Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its location, in the heart of the village of Passavant-la-Rochère, makes it a point of interest for the study of regional history and the evolution of fortifications between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Current data do not specify whether the site is open to visitors or whether it hosts specific activities, such as guest rooms or space rentals.
