Germolles castle

In 1380, Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, bought the stronghold of Germolles for his wife Margaret of Flanders.

The Duchess transformed it into a luxurious home with the help of the finest sculptors and artists of the Burgundian School (Claus Sluter, Jean de Beaumetz). The tour includes the cellar, the lower chapel, the two towers guarding the entrance which are the remains of the original fortress, the great reception room, the ducal chapel and apartments, as well as those of the courtiers.

The painted and sculptured décors, including the floor tiles, demonstrate the quality of the château. The hamlet adjoining the château and a 19th century park set out in the English style complete the setting. Germolles is the only country estate of the Dukes of Burgundy that has been preserved so extensively.

2023 guided visits

 1 January to 11 March: by advance appointment only

12 March to 30 April: visits at 14.00, 15.00, 16.00 & 17.00 (closed Mondays and 25 March; open 10 April)

1 May to 30 June: Visits at 10.00, 11.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00 & 17.00 (closed Mondays).

1 July to 31 August: Visits at 10.00, 11.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00, 17.00 & 18.00, daily (closed 15 July).

1 September to 8 October: Visits at 10.00, 11.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00 & 17.00 (closed Mondays and 23 September).

9 October to 12 November: Visits at 14.00, 15.00, 16.00 & 17.00 (closed Mondays and 29 October; Open 1 November).

13 November to 31 December: by advance appointment only.

The castle can be visited during closed periods by advance appointment.

Find out more:

Contact

Tel. 03 85 98 01 24
Email : chateaudegermolles@gmail.com

Berzé le Châtel

Couches

La Ferté

Saint-Point

Brancion

Digoine

Pierreclos

Semur en Brionnais

Chaumont en Charolais

Drée

Pierre de Bresse

Sully

Cormatin

Germolles

Rully

Berzé le Châtel

Chaumont en Charolais

Couches

Drée

La Ferté

Pierre de Bresse

Saint-Point

Sully

Brancion

Cormatin

Digoine

Germolles

Pierreclos

Rully

Semur en Brionnais

Berzé le Châtel

Brancion

Chaumont en Charolais

Cormatin

Couches

Digoine

Drée

Germolles

La Ferté

Pierreclos

Pierre de Bresse

Rully

Saint-Point

Semur en Brionnais

Sully

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