The local history of Corcelles-Les-Arts stretches from the medieval Château de Corcelles to the Neoclassical Château de Masse. It also includes a protected tomb slab in the Église Saint-Pierre. If you would like to focus on architecture and local history during a trip, you will find several clearly distinct themes here: the development of fortified structures, a protected individual object, and a later château complex.

Château de Corcelles: Building History and Heritage Protection

The Château de Corcelles originally arose in the 11th century from a motte; the Priory of Saint-Étienne de Beaune added a monastic “celle.” The fortified house from the 12th century has a square tower, round towers, and turrets. Ring walls surround a square courtyard. Its building history therefore encompasses both its early origins and the fortified structure of the following century, and can be traced through several named architectural features.

The château is partially protected as a historic monument. Under the decree of 4 February 1976, the protected features are the façades and roofs of the château, the outbuildings, and the dovecote. The protection therefore applies to specifically named parts of the complex, including the outbuildings and the dovecote.

A Protected Object in the Église Saint-Pierre

The tomb slab of Claude-Bernarde Berbis de Longecourt and Claude Berbis de Corcelles is located in the Église Saint-Pierre. It has been protected as an object since 8 June 1984. This form of heritage protection differs from that of the Château de Corcelles: here, the focus is on a single work, whereas there, façades, roofs, and other architectural features are specified. To understand the cultural heritage, it is worth keeping these different scales in mind.

Château de Masse and Pigeonnier

The Château de Masse represents a different architectural period. The Loppin family had it built under Louis XIV to replace an older château. The Neoclassical complex consists of two symmetrical pavilions: one was intended as a residence, the other as a wine cellar. This original division of functions gave the two buildings different roles within the complex.

The Pigeonnier de Masse is a surviving relic of the former fortified house at Masse. It is well preserved inside and out and has space for 1,800 nesting places. Thus, at Masse, the surviving relic of the former fortified house and the later Neoclassical complex represent different phases of building history.

Finding Your Way Around the Village and Countryside

A walk through the village offers the opportunity to admire the Château de Corcelles as part of the local heritage. The restored Château de Masse is still inhabited; it can be admired at the entrance to Masse when coming from Corcelles. The two châteaux therefore have different visitor landmarks.

The area around Corcelles-Les-Arts is shaped by agriculture. The Bois de Masse lies south of the village, and a pond lies to the east. These landscape features add a second perspective on the area to its architectural history. If you are looking for a destination where historic architecture and a rural setting match your interests, these specific themes may help you decide.

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