Château Médiéval de Montby

Château de Montby is a former fortress and seigneurial residence built in the 14th century by the eponymous family, replacing an 11th-century structure on the Montby plateau. It has been listed on the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques since December 2009.

The association "Les amis de Montby", which contributes to the preservation, restoration, animation and promotion of the castle, invites you to visit this medieval castle, which is currently being restored, by appointment.

The oldest walls of the castle date back to the Middle Ages and are one metre eighty wide. The local inhabitants helped to build this fortified house with its large square tower, where they and their livestock took refuge in times of invasion.
The castle was taken, pillaged and burnt down several times, and the inhabitants are said to have taken refuge in the nearby caves. In 1795, it was put up for sale as national property, and then became a farmhouse. The 1870 war did not spare it, as one of the 4 wings, the Levant wing, was burnt down and never rebuilt. Despite all this, Montby retains an inalienable treasure: a magnificent view over the Doubs valley and the Lomont mountain range...

In July, on the 2nd weekend of even-numbered years, a medieval festival is held to give visitors a chance to explore the Château de Montby site, on Saturdays from 2pm to 7pm and Sundays from 10am to 6pm.

In September, on the 3rd weekend of the European Heritage Days, the castle opens its doors on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Château de Montby also offers a wedding planning service.