
Château de Germolles
Nestling in the heart of Burgundy, not far from Chalon-sur-Saône, Château de Germolles is the best-preserved residence of the Dukes of Burgundy.
Originally a fortified barn, then a fortified castle in the 12th and 13th centuries, the building was given as a gift by Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, to his wife Margaret of Flanders at the end of the 14th century. She completely transformed the primitive building into a luxurious residence, the work of first-rate artists such as Claus Sluter and Jean de Beaumetz.
Thanks to its architecture, decor and bucolic surroundings, it is now recognised as a unique and innovative place, bearing witness to the life of a princely court on the eve of the Renaissance. Come and immerse yourself in the history of the site: the building and its grounds open their doors wide to you!
- French, English
- Credit card, Cheques and postal orders, Cash, Bank transfers
- Pets not allowed
- Picnic area
- Shop
- Specific theme activities
- Adult workshop
- Junior workshop
- Specialist conferences
- Conferences
From 01/01/2026 to 14/03/2026
From 15/03/2026 to 30/04/2026 of 14:00 to 17:00.
Closed on : Monday
From 01/05/2026 to 30/06/2026 of 10:00 to 12:00 - of 14:00 to 17:00.
Closed on : Monday
From 01/07/2026 to 31/08/2026 of 10:00 to 12:00 - of 14:00 to 18:00
From 01/09/2026 to 11/10/2026 of 10:00 to 12:00 - of 14:00 to 17:00.
Closed on : Monday
From 12/10/2026 to 16/11/2026 of 14:00 to 17:00.
Closed on : Monday
Until 14/03/2026, open by appointment.
From 15/03 to 30/04/2026, open from 2pm to 5pm (time of last guided tour), closed on Mondays.
From 01/05 to 30/06/2026, open from 10am to 11am and from 2pm to 5pm (the time of the last guided tour), closed on Mondays.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026, open from 10am to 11am and from 2pm to 6pm (the time of the last guided tour).
From 01/09 to 11/10/2026, open from 10am to 11am and from 2pm to 5pm (the time of the last guided tour), closed on Mondays.
- Base rate - full rate adult : Tarif unique de 10€
- School rate : Tarif unique de 5€
- Student's rate : Tarif unique de 5€ ( )
- Rate for unemployed persons : Tarif unique de 5€
- Child rate : Tarif unique de 2€ (-Under 12s)
- Group rate : Tarif unique de 9.5€ (10 people minimum, same category)
The castle is open every day except Mondays in May, June, Sept, Oct, Nov. . Access to the park is allowed in addition to the visit, but not accompanied. . Tours depart at fixed times: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm. . Reservations recommended at least 24 hours before the planned visit, by e-mail or telephone/answering machine (confirmation to applicants).
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