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Châteauneuf Castle

Château de Châteauneuf

Châteauneuf Castle, locally known as Château de Châteauneuf or Château de Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, lies in the village of the same name in the Côte-d'Or department in France.

Châteauneuf Castle was first mentioned in 1141, probably just some years after building of the castle had started on a rocky outcrop dominating the valley. It was built by Jean de Chaudenay for his son, also named Jean. Apparently the castle was finished in 1175 when son Jean took up residence in the castle and named himself Jean I de Châteauneuf. At that time the castle was smaller than at present; just a square keep with some outbuildings.

Faced with the threats of the Hundred Years' War, it was turned into a true fortress during the 14th century, when a strong enclosure with several towers were added to the original castle. The Châteauneuf family held the castle until 1456, when the last heiress was burned alive in Paris as punishment for poisoning her husband. Subsequently the castle was confiscated by the Duke of Burgundy; Philip the Good. He then handed the castle to his chief advisor; Philippe Pot, who rebuilt the castle, turning it into a more comfortable residence.

The Pot family held Châteauneuf Castle until 1533 when it passed to the Montmorency family through marriage. For the rest of that century and the beginning of the 17th century it passed through the hands of several families until 1627, when the castle was bought by Charles I de Vienne-Ruffey, Count of Commarin.

In 1767 a descendant of Charles de Vienne sold the castle to the Montmartels; a wealthy family of bankers from Paris. They sold it in 1782 to a again a descendant of Charles de Vienne; Jacques-François de Damas, Marquis of Antigny, Baron of Ruffey and Cheveraux, Lord of Commarin.

During the French Revolution, at the end of the 18th century, Châteauneuf Castle was confiscated and all royal symbols and coats of arms in the castle were damaged or destroyed. It was then sold at an auction. Later, in 1811, it was returned to the Count of Vogüé, who was the descendant of Jacques-François de Damas. The Vogüé family kept it until 1936 when they ceded it to the State.

At present Châteauneuf Castle can be visited for a fee. A great castle.

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Châteauneuf Castle

Château de Châteauneuf

Châteauneuf Castle, locally known as Château de Châteauneuf or Château de Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, lies in the village of the same name in the Côte-d'Or department in France.

Châteauneuf Castle was first mentioned in 1141, probably just some years after building of the castle had started on a rocky outcrop dominating the valley. It was built by Jean de Chaudenay for his son, also named Jean. Apparently the castle was finished in 1175 when son Jean took up residence in the castle and named himself Jean I de Châteauneuf. At that time the castle was smaller than at present; just a square keep with some outbuildings.

Faced with the threats of the Hundred Years' War, it was turned into a true fortress during the 14th century, when a strong enclosure with several towers were added to the original castle. The Châteauneuf family held the castle until 1456, when the last heiress was burned alive in Paris as punishment for poisoning her husband. Subsequently the castle was confiscated by the Duke of Burgundy; Philip the Good. He then handed the castle to his chief advisor; Philippe Pot, who rebuilt the castle, turning it into a more comfortable residence.

The Pot family held Châteauneuf Castle until 1533 when it passed to the Montmorency family through marriage. For the rest of that century and the beginning of the 17th century it passed through the hands of several families until 1627, when the castle was bought by Charles I de Vienne-Ruffey, Count of Commarin.

In 1767 a descendant of Charles de Vienne sold the castle to the Montmartels; a wealthy family of bankers from Paris. They sold it in 1782 to a again a descendant of Charles de Vienne; Jacques-François de Damas, Marquis of Antigny, Baron of Ruffey and Cheveraux, Lord of Commarin.

During the French Revolution, at the end of the 18th century, Châteauneuf Castle was confiscated and all royal symbols and coats of arms in the castle were damaged or destroyed. It was then sold at an auction. Later, in 1811, it was returned to the Count of Vogüé, who was the descendant of Jacques-François de Damas. The Vogüé family kept it until 1936 when they ceded it to the State.

At present Châteauneuf Castle can be visited for a fee. A great castle.

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