Reg.Nr. 93/FR/005

Castle of Romenay, Cercy-La-Tour

The moated Castle of Romenay with its origin in the Middle Ages served as fortress surrounded by moats. Since the 17th century it was in use as palace. Extensive restoration of the castle, main work was the reinstallation of the moats and watering them, restoring and rebuilding a ...
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Project details

Title:Castle of Romenay, Cercy-La-Tour
Entr. year: 1993
Result:Diploma
Country: France
Town: Cercy-La Tour, Nièvre (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Fortress
Actual use:Private residence, not open to the public
Built: Middle Ages
Architect / Proj.leader: Mr Benezech, Architect (Nevers - FR)
The Jury's citation: "Pour l'ensemble de Ia restauration du Chateau de Romenay, Ia reconstruction de Ia tour d'angle, Ia refection du portail et Ia restauration interieure du chateau ainsi que pour l'agencement de son environnement initial par le deblaiement du terrain et Ia reconstruction spectaculaire des douves et bassins"
Web, Links:

www.reve-de-chateaux.com/demeure/314-chateau-de-romenay

Description:
The moated Castle of Romenay with its origin in the Middle Ages served as fortress surrounded by moats. Since the 17th century it was in use as palace. Extensive restoration of the castle, main work was the reinstallation of the moats and watering them, restoring and rebuilding a system of water retention ponds. Reconstruction of the tower, the entrance gate, staircase, new paving of the bridges and rebuilding the broken support wall of the garden.