Who built the Château de Joigny?

It was built for the Gondi family, counts of Joigny, during two construction phases in 1569 and 1613.

What is the connection to Saint Vincent de Paul?

He served as tutor to the Gondi children at the château between 1613 and 1617.

Is the château listed as a historic monument?

The facades and roofs have been listed since 1983, and the vaulted rooms of the east wing were registered the same year.

Can the interior be visited?

Available sources do not specify the conditions for visiting the interior.

Château des Gondy à Joigny

Joigny

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Where: Joigny

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Ancien château des comtes de Gondi stands in Joigny (Yonne), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 16th century, first quarter of the 17th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In Joigny, in the Yonne department, the former château of the counts of Gondi bears the marks of two building phases carried out between 1569 and 1613. Saint Vincent de Paul lived there as tutor to the Gondi children from 1613 to 1617. Visitors can see facades and roofs dating from the third quarter of the 16th century, along with groin vaulted rooms in the east wing.

Written from Ancien château des comtes de Gondi

What to know

The building is protected as a historic monument, with facades and roofs listed and the vaulted rooms of the east wing registered.
Opening hours, admission fees and access conditions are not provided here.
Construction dates mainly from the third quarter of the 16th century, with work continuing until 1613.
No information is given regarding accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility or dedicated parking.

Where this château is

Joigny · Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

2 Pl. Saint-Jean, 89300 Joigny

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00113701
Period of construction: third quarter of the 16th century, first quarter of the 17th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the Château de Joigny?: It was built for the Gondi family, counts of Joigny, during two construction phases in 1569 and 1613.
What is the connection to Saint Vincent de Paul?: He served as tutor to the Gondi children at the château between 1613 and 1617.
Is the château listed as a historic monument?: The facades and roofs have been listed since 1983, and the vaulted rooms of the east wing were registered the same year.
Can the interior be visited?: Available sources do not specify the conditions for visiting the interior.