Château de Mazancourt, 16th century castle in Vivières, France.
Château de Mazancourt is a 16th century residential building in Vivières with vaulted cellars set beneath a raised terrace and a square floor plan. The interior is accessed via a spiral staircase, and the attic level is topped with a polygonal roof.
The building underwent complete renovation in the early 17th century, preserving only one original turret from the earlier structure. This transformation blended older foundations with contemporary Renaissance construction techniques.
The castle's name comes from the Mazancourt family who built it in the 16th century. Today visitors see it as an important architectural landmark that reflects the region's past.
The castle can be visited through guided tours and is located on Rue du Château in Vivières. Advance arrangements are recommended as access is organized and limited to scheduled visits.
Between 1930 and 1960 the castle operated as a working farm before returning to residential use. This unusual chapter reveals how such buildings have adapted to changing economic needs over time.
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