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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