Château de Courtivron, Medieval castle in Courtivron, France
Château de Courtivron is a castle positioned on a half-octagonal platform between two branches of the Ignon River at the village's southern edge. The complex includes fortified structures, a courtyard bounded by walls, moats, and a connected landscape with gardens and wooded areas.
The castle originated in the medieval period with a distinctive five-story rectangular tower featuring shooting windows that defined its northern section. Major reconstruction in 1794 preserved this medieval component while reshaping the overall structure.
The property served as a working textile facility in the 1800s, transforming it from a residence into an industrial hub. This shift shaped the village's economy and left traces of that manufacturing past visible in its layout.
The site is most easily approached from the village's southern edge, where the river branches and surrounding landscape help with orientation. Visitors should know this is a private historical property with limited public access and viewing opportunities.
The property once housed around 156 workers operating 18 specialized spinning machines, making it a major local employer during its industrial years. This manufacturing past is often overlooked, despite leaving marks on the landscape and community that persist today.
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