En un regard
Le château en bref
A symbol of the town of Arnay-le-Duc, the Tour de la Motte-Forte is the sole surviving remnant of a former medieval castle. Closed to the public since 2015, it underwent major restoration work from 2022 onwards (roofers, carpenters and masons working on the walls, the tiles and the structure), before an exceptional reopening on 21 September 2024 during the European Heritage Days; full access with a themed trail on each floor is envisaged for 2025. The tower has four levels served by a spiral staircase, with thick walls and narrow windows characteristic of medieval defensive architecture, and its top offers a panoramic view over the town and its surroundings.