The purpose of this page is to provide an extensive list of the châteaux in Burgundy that can be visited. Castles and châteaux that are in private hands and either off-limits to visitors or used as hotels, Bed & Breakfast or for weddings and seminars are not listed here.
The list is divided in two categories: 1) medieval castles and 2) Renaissance and Neoclassical residential châteaux. They are sorted by ranking, then by alphabetical order within each rating bracket.
Medieval Castles of Burgundy
| Chastellux Castle |
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 A magnificent medieval fortress in Chastellux-sur-Cure, owned by the same family for nearly 1,000 years. Dating from the 11th century with later additions, this strategically positioned castle overlooks the River Cure between Avallon and Vézelay. |
| La Rochepot Castle |
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Striking 12th-century castle perched on limestone cliffs overlooking La Rochepot village, 17km from Beaune. Renowned for its distinctive glazed burgundy tiles and neo-Gothic towers, this fairytale fortress offers magnificent views over surrounding Burgundy vineyards. |
| Bazoches Castle |
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 Medieval fortress acquired by Marshal Vauban in 1675. The 12th-century château served as his residence and military headquarters where plans for 300 fortifications were drawn. Still owned by his descendants, it offers tours showcasing Vauban's legacy and stunning views near Vézelay. |
| Berzé Castle |
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Medieval fortress perched dramatically atop a rocky outcrop in Burgundy, featuring thirteen fortified towers and terraced gardens. Built around a 10th-century chapel, this impressive château commands panoramic views over Mâconnais vineyards and offers guided tours through medieval chambers. |
| Guédelon Castle |
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An extraordinary experimental archaeology project where craftsmen build a 13th-century fortress from scratch using authentic medieval techniques. Started in 1997 near Treigny, this living history site attracts 300,000 annual visitors to witness stonemasons, carpenters and blacksmiths recreating the past. |
| La Clayette Castle |
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Stunning 14th-century castle surrounded by a 30-hectare lake and water-filled moat. This picturesque fortress, expanded during the 19th century, is one of the region's most scenic sites and a listed historical monument. |
| Druyes Castle |
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 Striking 12th-century castle ruins in Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines, built by the Counts of Nevers. Former residence of Peter II of Courtenay, Emperor of Constantinople, this medieval fortress exemplifies Philippian architecture with its circular towers and commanding hillside position. |
The Châteaux of Burgundy
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Château d'Ancy-le-Franc |
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 Ancy-le-Franc was designed by Sebastiano Serlio, who also worked on Fontainebleau, and constructed in 1544-1550. It is one of the sites where the Italian Renaissance was introduced to France. |
| Château de Cormatin |
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Built in 1605 by the Marquises of Huxelles, this imposing Burgundian château showcases exceptional Louis XIII interiors with ornate gilded rooms and a magnificent grand staircase. Surrounded by wide moats and 11 hectares of formal gardens featuring a boxwood maze. |
| Château de Drée |
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Elegant 17th-century château built by the Duke of Lesdiguières in Burgundy's countryside. Features sumptuous period interiors decorated in Versailles style, remarkable French gardens, and guided tours through beautifully restored rooms including kitchens and grand salons. |
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Château de Sully |
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Southern Burgundy's largest Renaissance château, built between Autun and Beaune for Catherine de' Medici's confidant. This magnificent moated fortress features a stunning Renaissance courtyard and four corner towers, renowned as birthplace of President Mac Mahon. |
| Pierre de Bresse Castle |
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Elegant 17th-century brick château built by the powerful Thiard family with classical architecture inspired by Versailles. Now houses the Bresse heritage museum, showcasing regional history and traditions within magnificent 30-hectare parkland. |
| Saint-Fargeau Castle |
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A magnificent 17th-century Renaissance château in Burgundy with 1000 years of history. Features a distinctive pentagonal design with six pink brick towers topped with lanterns. Home to spectacular historical shows with over 600 actors recreating French history. |
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Château de Tanlay |
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Magnificent Renaissance château in Burgundy (16th-17th centuries) surrounded by moats and parkland. Features exquisite limestone architecture, famous trompe-l'oeil gallery, and historical frescoes. One of France's finest Renaissance residences with beautiful gardens. |
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Château de Nevers |
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This magnificent 15th-century ducal palace showcases Renaissance architecture with distinctive polygon turrets and an elegant façade. Former residence of the counts and dukes of Nevers, it now houses exhibitions and offers stunning views from its commanding hilltop position. |
| Maulnes Castle |
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France's only pentagonal Renaissance château, built 1566-1573 in Burgundy's forests. This architectural masterpiece by Louise de Clermont and Antoine de Crussol features labyrinthine rooms around a central well with intricate symbolic details. |
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