Construction of the castle 1700-1799 (≈ 1750)
Period of main construction of the monument.
8 septembre 1965
First protection
First protection 8 septembre 1965 (≈ 1965)
Registration of facades and roofs.
25 octobre 1989
Second protection
Second protection 25 octobre 1989 (≈ 1989)
Registration of outbuildings and garden.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs of the castle itself and of the communes (C 13): inscription by decree of 8 September 1965; Dependencies: facades and roofs of farm buildings; Pigeon. French garden with its fence walls and its masonry and decorative elements (garden shelters, vases, retaining walls of terraces and ramps of access to them), including its upper part on both sides of the south and east facades of the farm building. Garden and castle fences, including their pillars with their summital decor. Court of Honour and the two aisles planted with trees, connecting the wings of the communes and the farm to the main entrance. Aisle planted with trees along the west side of the castle, the communes and the courtyard of honor. Both coolers (Cases C 7, 13 to 16): inscription by order of 25 October 1989
Origin and history
The castle of Donjeux, located in the municipality of the same name in Haute-Marne (Great East region), is an 18th century building. It is distinguished by its architecture and its protected elements, including facades, roofs, as well as outbuildings like a dovecote and coolers. The estate also includes a French-style garden, aisles and fences, reflecting the landscaped style of the time.
Ranked a Historic Monument, the castle was the object of two protection stops: in 1965 for its facades and roofs, then in 1989 for its outbuildings, its garden, and its decorative elements. These protections underline the heritage importance of the site, both for its building and for its exterior layout, typical of the 18th century aristocratic residences.
The location of the castle, specified by GPS coordinates and postal address (9002 Le Château, 52300 Donjeux), confirms its anchoring in the Haute-Marne territory. Although the practical information on the visits or services offered is not detailed in the available sources, its status as a Historic Monument makes it a site of major cultural and architectural interest in the region.
