From the hills of the Morvan near Vézelay rise the towers of the castle. Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, Seigneur de Vauban (also Marquis de Vauban, * May 1 or May 4, 1633 in Saint-Léger -de-Foucheret, today Saint-Léger-Vauban, Yonne, Burgundy, † March 30, 1707 in Paris, general, fortress builder of Louis XIV and Marshal of France) made it his residence at the time of Louis XIV.
Following the example of Italy, in the 17th century defense rings were placed around cities. By order of Louis XIV., Vauban is tackling the development and implementation of a new type of defense equipment.
From Briançon to Belle-Île, cities and border towns are being completely transformed by this tireless engineer. Vauban is also a writer. When, towards the end of his life, he comments on the political and economic issues of his time, he is almost out of favor.
Vauban establishes its technical headquarters in part of the castle. Despite being transformed into a garrison, the family residence continues to be a place of sophistication.
From the large gallery, Vauban's plans and instructions left the castle for all corners of the kingdom. Based on this courier service between Paris and Besançon, the more than 700 kilometer equestrian route "Equivauban" was built.
Three libraries contain a total of nearly 5,000 books. The exceptionally well-preserved, furnished bedroom Vaubans is dressed in a beautiful Brocatrot.
The doors and portals in the courtyard shine in old splendor. The same applies to the sundial from the 17th century.