Medieval origins XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Presumed initial construction period.
XVIIIe siècle
Architectural transformations
Architectural transformations XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Adding chimneys and modifications.
1989
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 1989 (≈ 1989)
Protection of the remains and structures of the castle.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Ground and basement of the old castle with the substructures and archaeological remains it contains, including in superstructures; walls of the house body; old wall adjacent to the dovecote, south-west of the outbuilding building; remains of the east circular corner tower and all of the fence wall bordering the street; chapel; dovecot tower, including bolts and inner device; Two 18th-century chimneys and vestiges of the 16th-century chimney, on the ground floor and on the first floor of the house (case AB 190): inscription by order of 30 January 1989
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources do not cite any historical actors.
Origin and history
The Château de Vellefaux is a historical monument located in the village of the same name, in Haute-Saône, in the region Burgundy-Franche-Comté. This private estate consists of two main buildings: a renovated house and a barn including a small tower on its southeast flank. These buildings, organised around a courtyard, keep traces of a circular tower today in ruins. The ensemble illustrates an evolutionary architecture, marked by transformations between the 13th and 18th centuries.
The castle has been listed as historic monuments since 1989, protecting key elements such as the remains of the circular tower, the walls of the house body, or two 18th century chimneys. The archaeological substructures, the soil and the basement of the estate, as well as elements such as the pigeon and chapel, are also covered by this protection. These measures aim to preserve an architectural and historical heritage representative of the Haute-Saône.
Located along the Rue de Vallerois (D108), the Château de Vellefaux is part of a rural landscape marked by the medieval and modern history of the region. Its location, close to Vesoul, reflects the strategic and economic importance of the castles in this area, often linked to agriculture, control of the channels of communication and seigneurial life. Although the sources do not mention specific characters or events, its architecture and inscription testify to its role in local history.
Available information comes mainly from sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, which highlight its status as a protected monument and its heritage interest. The precise address, 2 Rue de l'Ancienne Mairie, and its Insee code (70532) confirm its anchoring in the commune of Vellefaux. Today, although the details of its accessibility (visits, rental) are not specified, its registration guarantees the preservation of its remains for future generations.
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