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The Château de Précy-sur-Vrin is an Empire-style building located in the municipality of the same name, in the department of Yonne in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Built during the first quarter of the 19th century, it embodies the architectural characteristics of this post-revolutionary period, marked by a return to order and symmetry.

The castle was rebuilt in the early 19th century by François Barry, who became mayor of Précy-sur-Vrin in 1812. This building experienced a fire, requiring major restoration in 1824. The facades, roofs, as well as some interior rooms such as the dining room and the large living room, were protected by an inscription to the Historic Monuments in 1993.

The Château de Précy-sur-Vrin illustrates the role of local elites in the reconstruction and beautification of the French countryside after revolutionary upheavals. These residences, often associated with political or administrative functions, also symbolized a form of social and cultural continuity in a context of profound change.

Today, the castle remains an architectural and historical testimony of this time, with protected elements that reflect its heritage importance. Its inscription in 1993 underlines the value of its built heritage, both for its stylistic characteristics and for its anchoring in local history.

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