How long does it take to visit Semur-en-Brionnais castle?

The visit takes about thirty minutes.

Is the castle accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

No, there are no accessibility facilities on site.

Are dogs allowed at the castle?

Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.

What remains of the castle today?

A rectangular keep 22 metres high and the remnants of a gatehouse flanked by two round towers.

What is the castle's connection to Saint Hugh of Cluny?

Saint Hugh, abbot of Cluny, was born in this castle in the 11th century.

Château de Semur-en-Brionnais

Semur-en-Brionnais Castle

Semur-en-Brionnais

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €5
Child: €3

Free for children under 7

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Visit duration: 30 min
Where: Semur-en-Brionnais

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Château de Semur-en-Brionnais stands in Semur-en-Brionnais (Saône-et-Loire), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a narrow rocky spur in the Brionnais region, Semur-en-Brionnais castle ranks among the oldest strongholds in Burgundy. What remains today is a tall rectangular keep rising 22 metres, along with traces of a gatehouse flanked by two round towers. The keep's foundations date from the late 10th century, with alterations continuing through the 15th century, and it was the birthplace of Saint Hugh, abbot of Cluny. The visit is short, but allows a close look at the stonework and medieval openings that mark its different building phases.

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What to know

The visit takes about thirty minutes.
Adult admission costs 5 euros.
The site has no accessibility provisions for visitors with reduced mobility.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
The listed monument is seen mainly from the outside, over uneven ground.

Practical information

Prices

Adult: €5
Child: €3

Free for children under 7

Visit duration: 30 min
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Not verified

The route includes stairs and is not accessible to strollers or wheelchairs

On site

Child-friendly

Where this château is

Semur-en-Brionnais · Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Semur-en-Brionnais, Saône-et-Loire

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00113468
Period of construction: 12th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Semur-en-Brionnais: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €5. Child: €3. Free for: children under 7.
How long does it take to visit Semur-en-Brionnais castle?: The visit takes about thirty minutes.
Is the castle accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?: No, there are no accessibility facilities on site.
Are dogs allowed at the castle?: Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.
What remains of the castle today?: A rectangular keep 22 metres high and the remnants of a gatehouse flanked by two round towers.
What is the castle's connection to Saint Hugh of Cluny?: Saint Hugh, abbot of Cluny, was born in this castle in the 11th century.