Castles in Burgundy

Burgundy Castles and Châteaux

Burgundy’s architectural landscape features a diverse collection of fortifications and residential estates dating from the 11th to the 19th centuries. Highlights include the 15th-century fortress of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, the neo-Gothic towers of La Rochepot, and the preserved 17th-century interiors of Cormatin. Several sites, such as Savigny-lès-Beaune and Meursault, combine historical military architecture with the region's viticultural heritage, while others like Montmusard showcase rare neoclassical Greek-style design.

Burgundy Castles and Châteaux — Map

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Château de Châteauneuf

The Château de Châteauneuf, also known as the Château de Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, is a 15th-century fortress in the commune of Châteauneuf,…

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Château de Savigny lès Beaune

A 14th-century fortress situated on a 20-hectare wine estate. It is notable for housing extensive private collections, including over 100 fighter jets, vintage Abarth racing cars, and motorcycles.

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Château de Montmusard

A partially destroyed 18th-century residence in Dijon. It is regarded as a significant example of the neoclassical 'Greek style' in French architecture.

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Château de La Rochepot

Château de La Rochepot is a 12th-century feudal castle of neo-Gothic-Burgundian style, rebuilt in the 15th century.

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Château de l'Épervière

A former fortress located in the commune of Gigny-sur-Saône.

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Château de Commarin

The Château de Commarin in the commune of Commarin in the Côte-d'Or département, Burgundy, France, has passed through 26 generations in the…

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Château de Meursault

A historic estate featuring architecture from the 11th and 14th centuries. It is situated on the edge of the Meursault vineyards and contains extensive vaulted wine cellars.

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Château de Longecourt-en-Plaine

Originally a 13th-century fortified house, this brick-built château was later transformed into a residence featuring a moat and traditional Burgundian architecture.

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Château de Gevrey-Chambertin

The Château de Gevrey-Chambertin is a castle located in Burgundy, 12 km from Dijon and 30 km from Beaune.

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Château de Corton-André

A 19th-century manor house distinguished by its traditional roof of multicolored glazed Burgundian tiles. It is located within the Aloxe-Corton wine-growing area.

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Château de Sennecey-le-Grand

A historic castle located on flat terrain south of the village of Sennecey-le-Grand.

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Château de La Roche-en-Brenil

A historic castle located in the commune of La Roche-en-Brenil within the Côte-d'Or department.

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Château de Montfort

The Château de Montfort is a castle in the French commune of Montigny-Montfort in the Côte-d'Or département, part of the Burgundy region.

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Château de Ménessaire

A 12th-century stronghold rebuilt in the 17th century in the Italian Renaissance style. It is located within the Morvan Regional Natural Park.

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Château de Villemolin

The Château de Villemolin is a castle converted into a stately home in the commune of Anthien in the Nièvre département of France.It is…

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Château de Domecy-sur-Cure

The Château de Domecy-sur-Cure is a castle located in Domecy-sur-Cure in the Yonne department in Burgundy, north-central France.

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Château d'Apremont-sur-Allier

The Château d'Apremont-sur-Allier is a historic castle in Apremont-sur-Allier, France.

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Château de Charolles

Also known as the Château de Charles-le-Téméraire, this 13th-century former fortress served as a strategic residence for the Dukes of Burgundy.

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Château de Cormatin

A 17th-century residence famous for its exceptionally preserved Louis XIII-style gilded interiors, decorative ceilings, and large formal gardens surrounded by a moat.

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