Château de Sainte-Anne, Medieval castle ruins in Sainte-Anne, France.
The castle stands on a limestone promontory, surrounded by three natural cliff faces and protected by a moat carved directly into the rock.
Built in 1235 by Hughes de Rans as a fortified house, the castle was transformed by Jean I of Chalon into a major regional fortress.
The castle exemplifies medieval military architecture of Franche-Comté, featuring advanced defense systems and strategic positioning within the landscape.
The castle remains are reached via a path leading to the promontory summit, where visitors can examine the surviving foundations and walls.
The Coulou postern led to a natural spring at the promontory summit that never dried up, ensuring water supply for the garrison.
Location: Sainte-Anne
GPS coordinates: 46.96160,6.00170
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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