How old is the château de Bontin?

The current building was reconstructed in the late 17th century, on a site that had earlier belonged to the Courtenay family.

Is the château de Bontin a listed historic monument?

Yes, the facades, roofs, moat and certain fireplaces have been classified since 1995, while the interiors, outbuildings, dovecote and park were registered in 1994.

What can be seen inside the château de Bontin?

Among the features are three carved 17th century fireplaces, whose panels follow designs by the sculptor David Bertrand.

What historical event is linked to the château de Bontin?

It was there that Sully, later minister to Henry IV, married Anne de Courtenay in 1584.

Château de Bontin

Bontin Castle

Les Ormes

Access

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Where: Les Ormes

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Bontin stands in Les Ormes (Yonne), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de Bontin stands west of the village of Les Ormes in the Yonne department, surrounded by its moat and entered through two gatehouse pavilions. The present building dates largely from the late 17th century, on land long held by the Courtenay family, where Sully married in 1584. Inside are carved 17th century fireplaces designed after models by David Bertrand, who worked close to the Coustou workshop.

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What to know

The château is a protected historic monument, with the listed classification covering the facades, roofs, moat and certain fireplaces, and a separate registration covering the interiors, outbuildings, dovecote and park.
The front facade was rebuilt in 1820, following the late 17th century reconstruction of the main building.
No verified information is available here on opening hours, prices or accessibility, so it is worth checking directly before visiting.
The site sits in open countryside, away from the centre of the village of Les Ormes.

Where this château is

Les Ormes · Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

89110 Les Ormes

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00113771
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 17th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the château de Bontin?: The current building was reconstructed in the late 17th century, on a site that had earlier belonged to the Courtenay family.
Is the château de Bontin a listed historic monument?: Yes, the facades, roofs, moat and certain fireplaces have been classified since 1995, while the interiors, outbuildings, dovecote and park were registered in 1994.
What can be seen inside the château de Bontin?: Among the features are three carved 17th century fireplaces, whose panels follow designs by the sculptor David Bertrand.
What historical event is linked to the château de Bontin?: It was there that Sully, later minister to Henry IV, married Anne de Courtenay in 1584.