Chateau de Chateauneuf en Auxois

Majestically overlooking the Burgundy Canal from its rocky spur, the Château de Châteauneuf is a masterpiece of 15th-century medieval military architecture. This former fortress, one of the last strongholds of the Dukes of Burgundy, has retained its imposing curtain walls and massive towers framing a Flamboyant Gothic residence. Its defensive exterior contrasts sharply with the refinement of its inner courtyard and lordly quarters, reflecting the transition to Renaissance comfort. Inside, the tour immerses you in the world of Philippe Pot, Grand Seneschal of Burgundy, who profoundly influenced the castle. You will discover state rooms adorned with monumental fireplaces, 17th-century tapestries, and a private chapel decorated with original murals depicting the apostles. The castle cannot be visited alone: ​​it is inseparable from the medieval village that surrounds it, classified among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France", forming a historical ensemble of rare coherence.