The Château de La Châtelaine is an 11th-century fortified castle, the remains of which stand in the municipality of La Châtelaine. Built on a rocky plateau framed by two inlets of the Planches Valley, it overlooks the large source of the Cuisance River. It towers 200 meters above the municipality of Planches-près-Arbois.

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EifelFranke

April 15, 2025

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The ruins of this once impressive complex lie hidden in a magical forest. Large and small structures are scattered throughout, offering magnificent views of the valley.

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Christine Frisch

September 11, 2021

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The remains of a medieval village with a castle. If you are lucky, you can chat with the archaeologists who work there and who have a lot of exciting things to tell.

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Elevation 580 m

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Wednesday 25 March

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Location: Les Planches-Près-Arbois, Lons-Le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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