When was the château de Messey built?

Its architecture reflects construction phases from the 11th to the 16th century.

Can you visit the château de Messey?

The property is primarily a working wine estate, so visits are usually offered as part of its wine tourism activities.

What is protected under historic monument status at the château de Messey?

The 1995 listing covers the facades and roofs of the château, the vigneron's house and the mill, the dovecote, an old south doorway, and the dining room's decor.

Where is the château de Messey located?

It stands in the commune of Ozenay, in Saône-et-Loire, about 8 km from Tournus.

Does the château de Messey produce wine?

Yes, the estate farms plots under the Mâcon-Cruzille and Mâcon-Chardonnay appellations, grown organically.

Château de Messey

Messey Castle

Ozenay

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Château de Messey stands in Ozenay (Saône-et-Loire), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Messey stands in the commune of Ozenay, in Saône-et-Loire, a short distance from Tournus. Built between the 11th and 16th centuries, it consists of two wings facing each other, remnants of an old Romanesque stronghold. The estate, now run as a working wine property, retains elements listed as historic monuments, including the interior decoration of its dining room.

What to know

The château belongs to a working wine estate, which shapes the kind of visits available.
Historic monument protection covers the facades, roofs, dovecote, an old south doorway and the dining room's interior decor.
The current building results from construction phases spanning the 11th to the 16th century.
The site is located in Ozenay, about 8 km from Tournus.
Visits are generally linked to the estate's wine tourism activities rather than a standard heritage tour.

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Where this château is

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

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3 Messey, 71700 Ozenay

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Château phone number

+33 3 85 31 80 61

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00113554

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When was the château de Messey built?: Its architecture reflects construction phases from the 11th to the 16th century.
Can you visit the château de Messey?: The property is primarily a working wine estate, so visits are usually offered as part of its wine tourism activities.
What is protected under historic monument status at the château de Messey?: The 1995 listing covers the facades and roofs of the château, the vigneron's house and the mill, the dovecote, an old south doorway, and the dining room's decor.
Where is the château de Messey located?: It stands in the commune of Ozenay, in Saône-et-Loire, about 8 km from Tournus.
Does the château de Messey produce wine?: Yes, the estate farms plots under the Mâcon-Cruzille and Mâcon-Chardonnay appellations, grown organically.