Château d'Obies

English translation

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History

The name Obies is mentioned for the first time in 1065. A castle existed as early as 1303. Transformations were carried out in the 1770s. In 1900, the property was sold and the renewal of the roof took place at that time. During the first half of the 20th century, the castle was successively converted into barracks, into a holiday home and into a tavern. The lacunary historical information makes it difficult to elaborate a precise description of the building. Only a few dates inscribed in the masonry and an architectural analysis allow certain landmarks to be established. Thus, a fortified house appears to have been erected at an unknown date (vestiges on the east side of the south façade). The low round-arched door, in the centre of the south façade, appears to date back to the 17th century. The fortified house became a country house probably in the last third of the 18th century when large openings were pierced on both façades and the towers. The veranda on the north façade is to be dated after 1900. The castle of Obies presents itself as a substantial country dwelling with fortified appearance, characteristic of the architecture of the south of the department with its use of brick and blue stone.