Château du Jonchay

Château du Jonchay is a rectangular castle with two square towers on its east-facing wall and seven symmetrical bays distributed across three distinct levels. The structure sits west of Anse village in the Saône Valley and displays characteristic features of regional manor architecture.

The first documented lord of this estate was Jean Richard de Saint-Priest in 1326, establishing the beginning of noble rule. Aristocratic families maintained control over subsequent centuries, shaping its long trajectory as a manor house.

The Sarton du Jonchay family received papal recognition of their noble status in 1782 and retained ownership across generations. Local families associate the estate with this aristocratic past and its place in regional society.

The castle remains a private residence and is not open to public tours. Visitors can appreciate its exterior architecture from the surrounding area and roads nearby.

The estate's name comes from its original landscape of reeds and marshland that once characterized the area. A natural spring called the Brienne still flows through the property today, preserving this connection to the land's past.

Location: Anse

GPS coordinates: 45.93220,4.71222

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26