How long does the tour of the château de Germolles take?

The guided tour lasts about 75 minutes.

Can you visit the château de Germolles without a guide?

The interior can only be visited with a guide, but the park is open for free exploration.

What is the entrance fee for the château de Germolles?

The adult ticket costs 9.50 euros.

How old is the château de Germolles?

Its origins date back to the 13th century, with major changes made at the end of the 14th century.

Is the château de Germolles a listed historic monument?

Yes, several parts of the building have been listed since a 1989 order.

Château de Germolles

Germolles Castle

Mellecey

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Prices: from €9.50
Visit duration: 75 min
Where: Mellecey

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Château de Germolles stands in Mellecey (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: 13th century, fourth quarter of the 14th century). Adult admission costs 9.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Mellecey, close to Chalon-sur-Saône, the château de Germolles preserves the remains of a fortified grange from the 13th century, later turned into a residence for Marguerite de Flandre, wife of Duke Philippe le Hardi of Burgundy. Visitors can see a gatehouse flanked by two towers, a spiral staircase, chapels, a cellar and the ducal living quarters, along with traces of period painted decoration still visible on some walls. The surrounding park can be walked through freely as part of the visit.

What to know

The guided tour of the château lasts about 75 minutes.
The adult ticket costs 9.50 euros.
No audio guides are available, tours are led in person by a guide.
The park can be explored freely, without a guide, in addition to the château tour.
The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1989.

Practical information

Prices

Adult: €9.50
Child: €2.00

Visit duration: 75 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

On site

Gift shop

Where this château is

Mellecey · Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Mellecey, Saône-et-Loire

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00113354
Period of construction: 13th century, fourth quarter of the 14th century

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Frequently asked

How long does the tour of the château de Germolles take?: The guided tour lasts about 75 minutes.
Can you visit the château de Germolles without a guide?: The interior can only be visited with a guide, but the park is open for free exploration.
What is the entrance fee for the château de Germolles?: The adult ticket costs 9.50 euros.
How old is the château de Germolles?: Its origins date back to the 13th century, with major changes made at the end of the 14th century.
Is the château de Germolles a listed historic monument?: Yes, several parts of the building have been listed since a 1989 order.