SENNECEY HERITAGES

 

Castle

Until the early 19th century, there were three castles in the commune: the Sennecey-le-Grand Castle, the Sennecey Tower Castle, and the Ruffey Castle. Of the Sennecey-le-Grand Castle, only the outbuildings and the bastions built in the 16th century remain, which have been owned by the commune since 1826. The other two castles are privately owned and not open to the public. Their grounds may be open during Heritage Days.

Ruffey Castle

Ruffey Castle is located in the hamlet of Ruffey, in the commune of Sennecey-le-Grand. It was built between the 12th and 13th centuries. As a private property, the castle has been listed as a historical monument since 9-12-1946. Having changed hands several times, its most recent owners have restored it to its former glory and shared its history on the website: https://château-de-ruffey.fr

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Sennecey Tower Castle

Sennecey Tower Castle is a historic fortified manor house in Sennecey-le-Grand. Its core building — built around two 15th-century towers — flanks a courtyard. Although privately owned and not open to the public, this château remains a visible marker of the region’s medieval and early-modern noble heritage.

 

 

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Sennecey-le-Grand Castle

Sennecey-le-Grand Castle was founded as a defensive castle and damaged during regional wars in the early 15th century. Then it was rebuilt and expanded during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today only corner pavilions, traces of walls and moats remain and part of its 16th-century wing now serves as the town hall.

 

 

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