Château de Tanlay

To make a day of it

Château de Tanlay stands in Tanlay (Yonne), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, first half of the 17th century). Adult admission costs 12 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on November 5, 2026.

Surrounded by moats in the countryside of the Yonne, the Château de Tanlay combines Renaissance architecture with classical additions carried out in the 17th century by architect Pierre Le Muet. The residence, linked to the family of Admiral de Coligny during the Wars of Religion, is visited for its trompe l'oeil gallery and the frescoes of the so called League tower. The park, crossed by a canal resulting from major hydraulic works, can be explored on foot.

What to know

• The indoor visit lasts about 50 minutes and is only available as a guided tour.
• The adult ticket costs 12 euros.
• The château is a listed historic monument, a protection that also covers the moats, chapel, outbuildings and park.
• Only the park is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility, the interior is not.
• The château is open seven days a week, subject to the current time slots.

Practical information

Visit duration

50 min

Wheelchair access

Grounds accessible

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Emplacements bus aménagés face à la Mairie

Château not accessible to persons with reduced mobility - Works planned soon. The Park is accessible to persons with reduced mobility.

Where this château is

Tanlay · Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Tanlay, Yonne

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

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PJR89000455

Period of construction

16th century, first half of the 17th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Tanlay: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €12. Child: free. Free for: child up to 9 years old (indoor visit), child under 7 years old (outdoor visit).

How long does a visit to the Château de Tanlay take?

The guided tour of the interior lasts about 50 minutes.

Is the Château de Tanlay wheelchair accessible?

Only the park is accessible, the interior of the château is not.

What is the entrance fee for the Château de Tanlay?

The adult ticket costs 12 euros.

Who built the Château de Tanlay?

Construction began in the 16th century under Louise de Montmorency and was completed between 1642 and 1650 by architect Pierre Le Muet.

Is the Château de Tanlay a listed historic monument?

Yes, the château, its outbuildings, chapel, moats and park were listed as historic monuments by a 1994 order.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2476068
• Mérimée PJR89000455
• Official website

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