Château de Cléron, Medieval castle in Cléron, France

Château de Cléron is a stone castle built on elevated ground near the Loue River, featuring a square clock tower and strengthened medieval fortifications. The complex combines several building periods, with elements from the Middle Ages alongside 18th-century additions.

The castle was founded in 1320 by Humbert de Cléron on a former Gallo-Roman site and served to control passage across the Loue River along a salt trade route. Later owners modified the structure, particularly during the 18th century, while preserving its original defensive features.

The castle has belonged to the Montrichard family since the 19th century and remains a private residence, so only the gardens open in July and August can be seen. In them stand two stone lions, a doll's house and a trellis pavilion brought from the Hôtel Terrier de Santans.

Only the private gardens are open to visitors, and only during July and August; the castle interior cannot be visited. The site lies on the bank of the Loue, 25 km south of Besançon in the Doubs. In the gardens look for two stone lions, a doll's house and a trellis pavilion brought from the Hôtel Terrier de Santans.

The gardens, open only in July and August, hold two stone lions, a doll's house and a trellis pavilion brought from the Hôtel Terrier de Santans. The castle itself stays closed to visitors, so these objects are what the public can see.