Initial construction XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Medieval origins of the castle.
2e moitié du XIXe siècle
Major transformations
Major transformations 2e moitié du XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Modern architectural renovations.
1er octobre 1987
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 1er octobre 1987 (≈ 1987)
Protection of facades, towers and ditches.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the entrance poterne, of the West Tower; remaining parts of the courtine walls, the northeast tower and the east tower; dungeon; ditches (cf. B 428, 430, 432) : entry by order of 1 October 1987
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Sources insufficient to identify.
Origin and history
Dammaria-en-Puisaye Castle, located in the town of Loiret, is a building dating back to the 12th century. Its medieval structures, partially preserved, bear witness to its initial defensive role, typical of the strong castles of this period. Protected elements include facades, towers, a dungeon and ditches, reflecting its original military architecture.
During the second half of the 19th century, the castle underwent significant changes, incorporating architectural changes specific to that period. This work was able to adapt the building to new functions, while preserving medieval remains such as the entrance poternode or courtines. Ranked a Historical Monument by order of 1 October 1987, it now illustrates the superposition of the epochs through its protected elements.
The location of the castle, attested by GPS coordinates and cadastral references (section B, plots 428, 430, 432), confirms its anchoring in the landscape of Dammaria-en-Puisaye. Although the sources do not specify its current use (visit, rental, accommodation), its registration as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage importance for the Centre-Val de Loire region.
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