Château de Poligny, Medieval fortress ruins in Poligny, France
The castle remains include sections of original walls, several defensive towers, and portions of ancient fortifications across three hectares of land.
Built between 886 and 889 by Girart de Roussillon, the castle served as a strategic stronghold until its dismantlement in 1643 under Louis XIII.
The fortress held administrative functions, storing important documents and treasures belonging to the Counts of Burgundy throughout the Middle Ages.
Visitors can explore the castle ruins by following the Tour Circuit, which connects to other heritage sites in Poligny's historic center.
The castle structure was divided into three distinct sections: a lower courtyard, a fortified house, and an upper area with a keep surrounded by ramparts.
GPS coordinates: 46.83430,5.71060
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
Reculée de Poligny
1.3 km
Collégiale Saint-Hippolyte
338 m
Monastère des Clarisses de Poligny
303 m
Croix du Dan
572 m
Couvent des Jacobins de Poligny
108 m
Église Notre-Dame de Mouthier-le-Vieillard
555 m
Couvent des Ursulines de Poligny
191 m
Chapelle de la congrégation des vignerons de Poligny
319 m
Réserve naturelle régionale des grottes de la côte de la Baume
964 m
Bench
561 m
Bench
524 m
Chapelle du Château de Chamole
1.2 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Chamole
1.3 km
Trou de la Lune
516 m
Théâtre de Poligny
223 m
Fontaine des Morts
329 m
Chapelle Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur de Chamole
1.2 km
Hôtel de ville de Poligny
247 m
Chapelle de la Confrérie de la Croix de Poligny
213 m
Chapelle du monastère de Clarisses Sainte-Claire de Poligny
282 m
Enceinte de Poligny
32 m
Fontaine de la Sirène
155 m
Fontaine du Cheval Marin
455 m
Abattoir municipal de Poligny
803 m
Tour de la Sergenterie
469 m
Hôtel Regnauldot
480 m
Poligny Saint-Hippolyte
338 m
Collège de Poligny
217 mReviews
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