Château de Châteauneuf

Château de Châteauneuf

Château de Châteauneuf is located in the Côte-d'Or department of France's Burgundy region, 43 kilometers from Dijon. It is a 15th-century defensive fortress. This grand stone structure stands 75 meters high and 35 meters wide on a 475-meter-high rocky plateau, dominating the valley of the Burgundy Canal.

The Château de Châteauneuf was originally built in 1132 by Jean de Chaudenay for his son, who—Jean I de Châteauneuf—took over in 1175. In 1457, Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, granted the fortress to his chancellor, Philippe Pot, a prominent lord of the Order of the Golden Fleece at the time. After taking over the castle, Pot carried out extensive renovations to make it more suitable for residence, giving it distinct architectural features of the Duchy of Burgundy. A small chapel and residential area with elaborate Gothic design were built during this period, and traces of Philippe Pot’s construction can be seen throughout the castle.

During the French Revolution, most royal symbols and coats of arms at Château de Châteauneuf were heavily damaged. The castle was later auctioned and changed hands several times until 1936, when Count George de Vogüé donated it to the government. As a result, the Château de Châteauneuf and its surrounding village were listed as a French historical monument and preserved.

Château de Châteauneuf

Must-visit reason: One of the oldest castles in the Burgundy region

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Burgundy Region [Burgundy Region]

City where the attraction is located: Dijon [Dijon]