Construction of the castle XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Period of main construction of the monument.
7 décembre 1972
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 7 décembre 1972 (≈ 1972)
Protection of facades, roofs, tower and dovecote.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fronts and roofs of the castle; the round tower with the entrance gate; the dovecote (cf. AI 74, 78): entry by order of 7 December 1972
Origin and history
The castle of Pignol, located in the commune of Tannay (Nièvre), is a 17th century monument. It is distinguished by its facades and roofs, its round tower with entrance gate, as well as its dovecote, elements protected by a registration order under the title of Historic Monuments in 1972. These architectural features reflect the constructive practices of the time, where the castles served as both seigneurial residences and symbols of local power.
The location of the castle, in the Nièvre department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is part of a territory marked by a rural and seigneurial history. In the 17th century, this region was mainly oriented towards agriculture and livestock, with castles like Pignol playing a central role in the social and economic organization of the countryside. These buildings often served as places of land management and representation for local noble or bourgeois families.
The partial inscription of the castle of Pignol in 1972 underlines its heritage value, although the available sources do not specify its current use (visits, rental, accommodation). The accuracy of its location is considered "a priori satisfactory", and its official address places it at 486 Château de Pignol, in the commune of Tannay, identified by the code Insee 58286.
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