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Origin and history

The castle of Bazincourt-sur-Saulx is a historic monument located in the commune of Bazincourt-sur-Saulx, in the Grand Est region (former Lorraine). Built in the 16th century, it is representative of the seigneurial or bourgeois residences of this period, although its exact origins and its first owners remain undocumented in the available sources.

This castle is partially protected under the Historical Monuments: its chimney was classified by decree on 7 November 1923, while the house itself (cadastral park C 708) was classified by decree on 8 September 1967. These protections highlight the heritage value of some of its architectural elements, typical of the Renaissance or the late Middle Ages.

The location of the castle, indicated as "2 Rue du Moulin" in Bazincourt-sur-Saulx (département de la Meuse, code INSEE 55035), places this monument in a rural Lorrain context. At the time of its construction, the castles of this region often served as administrative, economic or defensive centres for local lords, while reflecting the architectural and social evolutions of the Renaissance.

Practical information about its access (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in available sources. The accuracy of its geographic location is assessed as "passible" (note 5/10), which may indicate minor uncertainties about its exact location.

The castle is part of the historical landscape of the Meuse, a department marked by a rich medieval and reborn heritage. The monuments of that time were often linked to the farming operation, to the control of the routes of communication (such as the Saulx, near river) or to the affirmation of local power, in a region then under the influence of the Duchy of Lorraine.

No historical character or specific event related to this castle is mentioned in the sources consulted. His history thus remains partially unknown, apart from the protected architectural elements and his general dating.

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