Can you visit the old castle of Thenissey?

The site is mainly used today for events and outdoor activities, with no standard heritage tours mentioned.

How old is the old castle of Thenissey?

Its oldest section dates back to the 14th century.

Is the Thenissey castle a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 22 March 1929.

Where is the old castle of Thenissey located?

It is located in the Côte-d'Or department, about 40 km northwest of Dijon.

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Château vieux de Thenissey stands in Thenissey (Côte-d'Or), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The old castle of Thenissey stands in the Côte-d'Or region, about forty kilometres northwest of Dijon, on an estate combining woodland and meadows. Its origins date back to the 14th century, and the building still retains elements from that period despite later alterations to the site. The whole has been listed as a historic monument since 1929.

What to know

The estate is located in the countryside, about 40 km from Dijon.
The site today is oriented toward hosting events and outdoor activities rather than standard heritage visits.
No opening hours or visiting fees are provided.
The oldest part of the castle dates from the 14th century, with later developments added in the 18th century.
Nearby places of interest include Flavigny-sur-Ozerain and Alésia.

Where this château is

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

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Address

Rue du Château, 21150 Thenissey

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Château phone number

+33 3 80 35 85 55

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00112694
Period of construction: 14th century, 15th century

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Can you visit the old castle of Thenissey?: The site is mainly used today for events and outdoor activities, with no standard heritage tours mentioned.
How old is the old castle of Thenissey?: Its oldest section dates back to the 14th century.
Is the Thenissey castle a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 22 March 1929.
Where is the old castle of Thenissey located?: It is located in the Côte-d'Or department, about 40 km northwest of Dijon.