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Origin and history

The castle of Quincerot, located in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, finds its origins in the 14th century as a strong house held in fief by noble families. In 1323 he moved to Hugues de Bierry and in 1331 to Alexandre de Blaisy. At the end of the 14th century, it belonged to Hue de Saigny, governor of Montbard, before passing into the hands of the La Perrière family in the early 15th century. These first mentions highlight its strategic role in the region.

In the 16th century, the castle was marked by religious conflicts: in 1593, M. de Cypierre dislodged the leaguers and dismantled the fort. He was then rebuilt, and in 1656 Charles de Harangier, lord of Chassey, held a castle there with all justice. This period reflects the architectural and political changes associated with the Wars of Religion and the consolidation of royal power.

Today's architecture, mainly from the seventeenth century, is characterized by a large fortified enclosure with three corner towers, a lower courtyard defending the entrance, and a double-slope roofed house body. An older tower closes the enclosure to the south, while courtesins with archeries and cannon guns reinforce the defense. The cochère door, dated 1719, bears witness to subsequent developments. These elements illustrate the evolution of military and residential techniques between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

The castle has been partially included in the additional inventory of historical monuments since 15 July 1976, protecting its facades, roofs, courtyards, stairs and a decorated living room. Today, it houses a cultural animation centre, thus ensuring a contemporary appreciation of this historical heritage.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and the Merimée base, confirm its importance in the Côte-d'Or department. Its address, 4 Rue du Colombier in Quincerot, and its Insee code (21516) place it precisely in a territory marked by the history of Burgundian castles.

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