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The Château de Sainte-Colombe-en-Auxois is a 17th and 18th century building built in a classic style inspired by ancient models. Located in the centre of the village, it replaces an earlier absence of seigneurial residence, the lands formerly dependent on the Dukes of Burgundy and the Lady of the Roche. Its classic plan, with housing bodies and two pavilions, reflects the Italian architectural influence, while yellow and red docre traces remain on its facade.

In 1629, a division of the Sainte-Colombe estate took place between the family Du Faur de Pibrac and Jacques Filsjean, who obtained half by marriage with Jeanne Gallois. Around 1640, Jacques Filsjean, who became lord, erected a large house near the church, including house, barn, stables and dovecote. The village, then prosperous with 200 inhabitants and many craftsmen, saw the castle remain in the Filsjean family until 1775, despite the disgrace of Jean-Charles Filsjean, involved in the Farine War and murdered in 1790.

In the 18th century, a western wing was added, topped by a roof "to the Mansart" to build the attic. The castle, registered with the Historical Monuments in 1991, is saved from the ruin by the association ARCADE, founded in 1986. It conducts restoration campaigns (notably in 2014-2016 to find its original ochres) and transforms the site into a cultural hub dedicated to design and art professions, with exhibitions, workshops and international meetings.

Dispossessed of its furniture in 1906 by an antique dealer, the castle was bought in 1911 for agricultural use until 1986. ARCADE has been developing a project combining heritage, pedagogy and contemporary creation under the basic "Design in the countryside®". The outbuildings ( stables, barns) and the terrace, protected, complete this emblematic ensemble of Burgundy seigneurial architecture.

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