Château de Ray-sur-Saône

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The Château de Ray-sur-Saône is a former fortified castle dating from the 10th century, rebuilt in the classical style in the 18th century. It is located in Ray-sur-Saône in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (a village classified as a ‘Cité de caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté’). The castle has belonged to the Haute-Saône department since the donation of Diane Baconnière de Salverte on 29 May 2015. It is in perfect state of preservation, and the park is open to visitors free of charge. It is among the most beautiful castles in the region, owing to the richness of its interior and exterior. The castle has been listed as a historic monument since November 2009. The former fortress has undergone various transformations over the centuries and retains traces of each period it passed through, although it was severely damaged during the Ten Years’ War. For the most part, it is a building from 1720 onwards. However, one can easily imagine what no longer exists, such as the moats that once surrounded the castle, now filled in, or the drawbridge, whose site can still be made out.