
Château de Brancion
At the heart of the Romanesque road linking the abbeys of Tournus and Cluny, perched on a rocky outcrop, Brancion welcomes you and takes you on a journey of discovery through the Middle Ages: a fortified gateway, a keep dominating the village and the Romanesque church, exceptional panoramic views and strolls through an entirely pedestrianised site.
All you have to do is pass through the fortified gate to discover 1,000 years of Burgundian history.
Surrounded by greenery, the château is a place where time seems to stand still. It is unique in that it illustrates the evolution of castle architecture, from the Carolingian era to the Wars of Religion. During your visit you will discover :
* The ruins of the An Mil dwelling, one of the few known examples in France of a large seigneurial hall from the early 11th century.
* The 12th- and 13th-century Seigneurial castle with the Beaufort dwelling and its defensive towers, the Treasure Tower and the 20-metre-high keep, which offers an exceptional 360° panoramic view.
* The 14th-century ducal castle with the Beaujeu dwelling, whose magnificent poly-lobed bays and monumental fireplaces bear witness to its past grandeur.
Nestling between the castle and the church, the village offers a maze of flower-filled alleyways that are a delight to stroll through.
The 16th-century covered market stands in the central square (the "plâtre commun").
The Romanesque church of Saint-Pierre dominates an unspoilt landscape forged by hundreds of generations of farmers. It houses wall paintings from the late 13th century and the recumbent tomb of Josserand de Brancion, who died at the battle of Mansourah in 1250 (7th Crusade).
Just next door is the herb garden created by the TREMPLIN Homme et Patrimoine association.
- French, German, English
- Payment cards, Cheques and postal orders, Holiday vouchers, Cash, Bank transfers
- Pets welcome
- Parking
- Petite restauration
- Toilettes
- Electric bike charging point
- Shop
- Wireless service
- Specific theme activities
- Junior workshop
- Conferences
- Temporary exhibitions
From 01/04/2026 to 15/11/2026 of 10:00 to 12:30 - of 13:15 to 18:30
Open every day from 01/04/2026 to 15/11/2026 from 10am to 12.30pm and from 1.15pm to 6.30pm. PLEASE NOTE: the château and shop are closed on 17/07/2026 and 20/07/2026.
Prices :- Base rate - full rate adult : Tarif unique de 8€ (Free audio guide)
- Child rate : Tarif unique de 4€ (For children aged 5 to 16)
- Group rate : Tarif unique de 5.5€ (10 pax mini)
- Other rate : Tarif unique de 80€ (Guide fee per group in addition to the admission price when the guide is provided by us. External guides welcome.)
The protocol for the reopening has been validated by the Prefecture: Plexiglas window on the reception desk, masks for the reception staff, hydroalcoholic gel available, limitation of the number of visitors in the shop, a tour of the castle that avoids crossings.
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