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Vannaire Castle is a house located in the village of the same name, in Côte-d'Or, in the region Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Built at the end of the 16th century, it is distinguished by its modern architecture despite its defensive elements, such as partially water ditches and scauguettes. The monument is located east of the village, at the foot of a limestone slope, and consists of a body of rectangular houses, a corner tower, and a chapel integrated into the enclosure.

Between 1499 and 1700, the territory of Vannaire (then called Venarrey) depended on the seigneury of Saffres, including the village and its tower. In 1774, Abbé Court Sword mentioned the castle as the property of M. du Ban de la Feuillée, emphasizing its status as a seigneurial residence. The site, surrounded by service buildings and a circular dovecote, reflects the typical organisation of a Burgundian fortress of the modern era.

The castle is not visited because it is a private property. Its architecture combines military elements, such as the covered faux-braie forming terrace, and residential amenities, such as the corbelling scalds. The ditches, partially filled, and the bridge sleeping in the north testify to its gradual adaptation to less defensive use over the centuries.

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