How old is the Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois?

The current building dates mainly from the late 15th century, though some underground parts go back to the 13th century.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a monument historique since an order of 24 October 1989, covering the facades, roofs, spiral staircase, vaulted cellar and garden.

Can visitors see the château's gardens?

The park, designed by Paul de Lavenne de Choulot, carries the jardin remarquable label.

Where is the Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois located?

It stands in the town of the same name in the Nièvre department, on a site overlooking the Aron river and the Nivernais canal.

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Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois stands in Châtillon-en-Bazois (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 15th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above the Aron river and the Nivernais canal, the Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois stands on a fortified site inhabited since the 10th century. Visitors can see a defensive tower, a cellar and underground rooms dating from the 13th century, remnants of an older stronghold predating the present building, which mostly dates from the late 15th century. The park, laid out by Paul de Lavenne de Choulot, holds the jardin remarquable label.

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Where this château is

Châtillon-en-Bazois · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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15 rue San Goar, 58110 Châtillon-en-Bazois

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+33 6 09 91 00 59

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00113053
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 15th century, 19th century

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How old is the Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois?: The current building dates mainly from the late 15th century, though some underground parts go back to the 13th century.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a monument historique since an order of 24 October 1989, covering the facades, roofs, spiral staircase, vaulted cellar and garden.
Can visitors see the château's gardens?: The park, designed by Paul de Lavenne de Choulot, carries the jardin remarquable label.
Where is the Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois located?: It stands in the town of the same name in the Nièvre department, on a site overlooking the Aron river and the Nivernais canal.