Château de Pommard

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Château de Pommard stands in Pommard (Côte-d'Or), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Located in Pommard, a few kilometers south of Beaune, this Régence-style château was built between 1726 and 1750 for Vivant Micault, secretary to King Louis XV. It overlooks a single 20-hectare walled vineyard planted with pinot noir, set within French-style gardens. Visitors can see the 18th-century vaulted cellars and a museum dedicated to vines and wine, opened in 2006. Napoleon I once stayed here, in a room overlooking the main courtyard.

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What to know

• The estate lies on the Route des Grands Crus, to the east of the village of Pommard.
• Access is via a driveway closed by a gate flanked by two 18th-century pavilions.
• A visit typically combines the château, its gardens, vaulted cellars and a museum on vines and wine.
• The site draws a significant number of visitors each year, making it a well-known stop in the Burgundy vineyards.
• A 20-hectare walled vineyard surrounds the buildings directly.

Practical information

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Where this château is

Pommard · Côte-d'Or · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

15 Rue Marey Monge, 21630 Pommard

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Château phone number

+33 3 80 22 07 99

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Heritage status

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Frequently asked

When was the château de Pommard built?

It was built between 1726 and 1750 for Vivant Micault, in the Régence style.

Can you visit the château de Pommard?

The estate offers visits of the château, gardens, vaulted cellars and a museum on vines and wine.

Why is Napoleon linked to this château?

The emperor stayed there in the 19th century, in an upstairs room overlooking the main courtyard.

How large is the vineyard surrounding the château?

The adjoining walled vineyard covers 20 hectares planted entirely with pinot noir.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q2970253
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