Château de Chalancey

Chalancey, France

Château de Chalancey is a moated castle built originally around 1200. The current appearance dates from the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Founded: c. 1200
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

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Jean Michel (2 years ago)
The castle of Chalancey and its very well preserved.
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