Oricourt: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

In Oricourt, Château d’Oricourt is a medieval fortress with two surrounding walls: a lower courtyard and an upper courtyard. Oricourt Castle is classified as a historic monument; this classification was established by a decree dated 4 May 1984.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Oricourt can include this accommodation option in their travel plans.

Culture

The upper courtyard of Château d’Oricourt contains buildings dating from the 12th and 15th centuries, a well, a cistern, a bakery, cellars and a large dining hall. The main tower is 25 metres high and overlooks the courtyards and moats, as well as the entrance to the castle.

At the foot of the rear tower, a staircase with so-called “mouse steps” leads to the wall walk; it is the only access route to it. The tower located between the two tall towers has a hexagonal floor plan and three loopholes, including one in the shape of a cross.

Next to the moats of Château d’Oricourt, a scaled-down reconstruction of a trebuchet is available. The restored castle chapel is located in the upper courtyard behind the keep and can be visited there. Its restoration uncovered original floor tiles and the base of the altar.

The dovecote of Château d’Oricourt still preserves a large part of its clay nests, boulins and honeycomb structures made of wattle covered with clay; its roof was restored in 1984.

Geographical setting

Château d’Oricourt overlooks the valley; the natural terrain contributes significantly to its defensive position. Mont Jarroz is a hill in the surroundings of Oricourt.

Abbaye de Bithaine is a historic site in the surroundings of Oricourt. Abbaye Saint-Desle de Lure, also a historic site, is likewise located nearby.

Abbaye de Lieu-Croissant is a historic site in the wider regional surroundings of Oricourt. The Luxeuil-les-Bains monastery is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Oricourt.

Other places in the same higher-level area: Scey-Sur-Saône-Et-Saint-Albin, Ronchamp, Fretigney-Et-Velloreille, Clairegoutte, Fondremand, Haut-Du-Them-Château-Lambert, Cuve and Huanne.

To the higher-level travel overview: Haute-Saône.