Château de Jaulny

Jaulny, France

The Château de Jaulny site has been known since the 12th century. The fortified U-shaped house dates from the end of 15th or the beginning of the 16th century. An enclosing wall was built in second half of the 17th century. The site was transformed during the 18th century with a home built against the southern wall. Below the western wing are arched cellars dating from the 16th century. In spite of the successive alterations, the castle preserves the composition of the 16th century.

Local tradition since the Middle Ages has it that Joan of Arc, contrary to accepted wisdom, was not from Arc but that she was married to Robert des Armoises. Legend also has it that, far from being burned and her ashes being thrown into the Seine, she is actually buried in Pulligny sur Madon. In 1871, two portraits were discovered when plaster was removed from a 15th-century chimney. The village mayor confirmed that his great great grandfather had covered the portraits on the orders of Monsieur des Armoises before the French Revolution and that they were of Joan and her husband, Robert des Armoises. Several books have been published on this theory.

The Château de Jaulny is privately owned and operated as a guest house with restaurant.

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Founded: c. 1500
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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Alban Leduc (4 months ago)
Magnificent castle, splendid view. A team of enthusiasts. Possibility of sleeping in castle rooms. Possibility of privatizing the castle for events (we went there and slept there as part of a very successful wedding and the setting had a lot to do with it). And we also visited with a volunteer guide who was able to share with us her passion for the place and provided many juicy anecdotes. THANKS.
Nathalie Manou (5 months ago)
Discovered during the medieval festival in May 2024, I was pleasantly surprised by this little corner of greenery and especially history! Beautiful area.
Gérard (V) (5 months ago)
Very nice day at the castle with lots of entertainment, craftsmen, demonstrations of old trades and a visit to the castle with Pauline, a history buff... restorations at several points of sale... Well done team
flavie mangin (10 months ago)
Very enjoyable Halloween evening! The atmosphere was there with successful decoration and volunteers well in their role. The on-site entertainment was a little too nice for me, I would have liked to have a little more thrill but there is something for all ages. On-site catering offering delicious and affordable dishes. As a bonus: a local produce market :)
Bertrand Pietrowski (12 months ago)
Great Halloween night with the family! Organization, animation everything is great and friendly. On-site catering and local market. Several activities suitable for all ages. I loved it, thanks to the organizers
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