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Origin and history

The Château de Glux, although little documented as a precise architectural structure, is associated with the history of Glenne's castle, a medieval fief whose ruins remain on the neighbouring territory of La Grande-Verrière. This fief, initially dependent on the bishopric of Autun, was acquired by the Dukes of Burgundy in the 14th century, becoming a royal possession after the death of Charles the Temerary in 1477. The lords of Glenne, such as Ponce de Glenne in the 11th century or Renaud de Glenne in the 12th century, marked local history by their participation in the crusades and their management of the estate.

The Glux-en-Glenne region is deeply marked by its Gaulish past, with the archaeological site of Bibracte, the capital of the Eduans, located nearby on Mount Beuvray. This site, excavated in the 19th century by Jacques-Gabriel Bulliot, reveals a human occupation dating back to Neolithic and a central role in the Gauls' war. The castle of Glux, although less famous, is part of this rich historical context, linked to both the Celtic heritage and the Burgundy feudality.

In the 19th century, the territory was marked by mining attempts, such as the Huis-Chaise silver lead mine, and by the activity of the galvachers, these local carters specialized in the transport of wood. The area, isolated and wooded, also became a refuge for the Resistance during the Second World War. Today, the remains of Glenne Castle and the surrounding landscapes, such as the Yonne springs or the forests of Haut Morvan, bear witness to this centuries-old history.

The village of Glux-en-Glenne retains traces of this past, with traditional stone and stubble houses, typical of morvandelle architecture. Although the castle itself is not accessible to the public, its history remains linked to that of the local lords, such as the Lepeletier de Saint-Fargeau, the last owners before the Revolution. The town, today rural and sparsely populated, perpetuates this memory through heritage associations and major archaeological sites such as Bibracte.

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