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The former castle of the Counts of Gondi, located in Joigny in the department of Yonne (Burgogne-Franche-Comté), is a building built between the 3rd quarter of the 16th century and the 1st quarter of the 17th century. The construction campaigns are dated precisely from the years 1569 and 1613, reflecting an architecture characteristic of the transition between Renaissance and classical times. The castle is closely associated with the Gondi family, an Italian noble line established in France, whose influence extended into the political and religious circles of the time.

The monument was famous for hosting Saint Vincent de Paul between 1613 and 1617, while he was the tutor of the children of the Gondi family. This period coincides with the beginning of his charitable commitment, although the source text does not specify specific anecdotes related to his stay. The castle, now owned by the commune of Joigny, has seen its facades and roofs classified, as well as its vaulted rooms of the east wing inscribed, as historical monuments by a decree of 21 March 1983.

Architecturally, the castle illustrates the aesthetic cannons of its time, with elements such as the arches, typical of aristocratic constructions. Its location in Joigny, a strategic city on the road between Paris and Burgundy, highlights its potential role in the Gondi's networks of influence. Today, although its current use (visits, events) is not detailed in the sources, its status as a historical monument makes it a protected heritage, open to cultural valorization.

Available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its heritage importance, but do not provide details of any changes after the seventeenth century or subsequent occupants. The accuracy of its location (6 Rue Dominique Grenet) and its Insee code (89206) permanently anchor the castle in the territory of the Yonne, in the heart of Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

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