Is Brancion castle in ruins?

Yes, only the remains of the 12th-century fortress survive, with no recent reconstruction.

Where is Brancion castle located?

It stands in the commune of Martailly-lès-Brancion, in Saône-et-Loire.

Is Brancion castle a protected monument?

Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.

From which period does Brancion castle date?

It was built in the 12th century.

Château de Brancion

Brancion Castle

Martailly-lès-Brancion

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Prices: from €8.00
Visit duration: 50 min
Where: Martailly-lès-Brancion

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Château de Brancion stands in Martailly-lès-Brancion (Saône-et-Loire), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 14th century). Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 7, 2026.

Set on a rocky spur in Saône-et-Loire, Brancion castle overlooks the medieval village that shares its name, in the commune of Martailly-lès-Brancion. Built in the 12th century, the fortress survives today as ruins, listed as a historic monument. The site gives a sense of the original stronghold's scale and opens onto views across the surrounding Burgundy countryside.

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What to know

The site consists of the ruins of a 12th-century fortress, with no modern reconstruction.
The monument is a listed historic site, meaning visits take place around preserved original structures.
The castle stands on a rocky spur, so reaching it involves some walking uphill.
No details on opening hours, prices or access conditions are given here, so checking locally beforehand is advisable.

Practical information

Opening hours

every day: 10h00-12h30, 13h15-18h30 (horaires susceptibles de modification en cas de fortes chaleurs)

Prices

Adult: €8.00
Child: €4.00

Free for free for children under 5

Visit duration: 50 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Mandatory free parking 300m from the village (disabled parking within the site)

Disabled parking within the site

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Where this château is

Martailly-lès-Brancion · Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Site médiéval de, 71700 Martailly-lès-Brancion

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Château phone number

+33 3 85 32 19 70

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00113344
Period of construction: 12th century, 14th century

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Frequently asked

Is Brancion castle in ruins?: Yes, only the remains of the 12th-century fortress survive, with no recent reconstruction.
Where is Brancion castle located?: It stands in the commune of Martailly-lès-Brancion, in Saône-et-Loire.
Is Brancion castle a protected monument?: Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.
From which period does Brancion castle date?: It was built in the 12th century.

Information verified on August 7, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website