What remains of the château des ducs de Bourgogne in Châtillon-sur-Seine?

Several towers survive, including the Gissey tower and the Sainte-Anne tower, along with sections of the former enclosure walls.

Can visitors climb the towers?

The Gissey tower has been fitted out as a viewpoint over the town, while the other towers are heavily damaged.

Why is the château in ruins?

It was damaged by the English in 1359 and later dismantled by local residents at the end of the 16th century, following the Wars of the League.

Is the site a listed historic monument?

Yes, the ruins were classified by decree on 22 January 1909.

Château de Châtillon-sur-Seine

Châtillon-sur-Seine

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Where: Châtillon-sur-Seine

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Château des ducs de Bourgogne stands in Châtillon-sur-Seine (Côte-d'Or), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 10th century, 12th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Perched on a cliff above Châtillon-sur-Seine and the Seine valley, the ruins of the château des ducs de Bourgogne stand on a site fortified since Carolingian times. Towers and stretches of wall remain from a 12th-century ducal stronghold, damaged during the Hundred Years' War and later dismantled at the end of the 16th century. The Gissey tower, now fitted out as a viewpoint, looks over the town, while a 19th-century cemetery occupies part of the ruins, including the tomb of Marshal Marmont.

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What to know

The site is visited outdoors, among remaining towers and wall sections, near the Saint-Vorles church.
Reaching it involves walking up to the top of the cliff overlooking the town.
Part of the site is occupied by a cemetery, including the tomb of Marshal Marmont.
The ruins have been listed as a historic monument since 1909.

Where this château is

Châtillon-sur-Seine · Côte-d'Or · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Châtillon-sur-Seine, Côte-d'Or

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00112190
Period of construction: 10th century, 12th century

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What remains of the château des ducs de Bourgogne in Châtillon-sur-Seine?: Several towers survive, including the Gissey tower and the Sainte-Anne tower, along with sections of the former enclosure walls.
Can visitors climb the towers?: The Gissey tower has been fitted out as a viewpoint over the town, while the other towers are heavily damaged.
Why is the château in ruins?: It was damaged by the English in 1359 and later dismantled by local residents at the end of the 16th century, following the Wars of the League.
Is the site a listed historic monument?: Yes, the ruins were classified by decree on 22 January 1909.