Initial construction Moyen Âge (≈ 1125)
Period of construction of the medieval monument.
1789 (Rvolution française)
Transformation into housing
Transformation into housing 1789 (Rvolution française) (≈ 1789)
Change of usage after the Revolution.
1874
Partial destruction
Partial destruction 1874 (≈ 1874)
Start of major site degradation.
9 décembre 1996
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 9 décembre 1996 (≈ 1996)
Protection of the remains and floors of the courtyard.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Strong house; floor of the courtyard; vestiges of the entrance door (cad. I 156, 157, 333): registration by order of 9 December 1996
Key figures
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Origin and history
The fort house of the abbots of Saint-Seine is a medieval building located in Lamargelle, in the department of Côte-d-Or (region Burgundy-Franche-Comté). This monument, classified among the Historical Monuments, bears witness to the defensive and residential architecture of the Middle Ages, linked to the influence of local abbeys. Its history reflects the transformations suffered by many religious buildings after the French Revolution, marked by changes in usage and structural adaptations.
Transformed into a private home during the Revolution, the strong house was gradually degraded, with partial destruction from 1874. Despite these alterations, some original elements, such as the vestiges of the entrance door and the courtyard floors, were preserved. These remains, protected by a 1996 registration order, provide an overview of its historical significance and past role in the region.
The monument also illustrates the challenges of preserving medieval heritage in rural areas. Its location in Lamargelle, a village on the Gold Coast, highlights its anchoring in a territory marked by the monastic and seigneurial heritage. Today, although partially altered, the site remains a testament to the architectural and social dynamics of medieval and post-revolutionary Burgundy.
