Château de Messey-sur-Grosne, Medieval castle in Messey-sur-Grosne, France
The Château de Messey-sur-Grosne is a rectangular building with two large square towers topped by high pavilion roofs, situated near the Goutteuse river. The structure was built primarily from brick during the 15th century and maintains its medieval form today.
The castle first appeared in written records in 1380, when Huguenin du Luet claimed his fief through marriage to Catherine de Vérisot. This union marked the start of the property's documented family history.
The building displays its original Gothic fireplace with twin columns and medieval wrought iron window grilles that reflect Burgundian design traditions. These elements show how the people who lived here shaped their spaces according to regional tastes.
The monument has been registered as a historical site since 1946 and remains privately owned. Visitors should know that public access is limited and viewing is available only from outside.
The castle sits in a geographical quirk: it forms an enclave of the Chalonnais region because the Goutteuse river marks the boundary between the Chalonnais and Mâconnais areas. This location makes the site notable as a point along a regional boundary.
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