Can you visit the Chastenay manor?

No, the interior of the manor is not open to the public; only the caves beneath the building can be visited.

How old is the Chastenay manor?

The current facade bears the date 1549, though the enclosure and some cellars may date back to the 14th century.

Where is the Chastenay manor located?

It is located in Arcy-sur-Cure, in the Yonne department, between Avallon and Auxerre.

Is the Chastenay manor a protected monument?

Yes, its facades, roofs and the remains of its medieval enclosure have been listed or registered as historic monuments since 1971.

Manoir du Chastenay

Arcy-sur-Cure

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Where: Arcy-sur-Cure

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Manoir du Chastenay stands in Arcy-sur-Cure (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, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Arcy-sur-Cure, the Chastenay manor displays its round towers and Renaissance facade dated 1549, built upon an older medieval enclosure. The building combines a hexagonal stair tower, a dovecote with a rotating ladder, and allegorical carvings around the porch and windows. The manor house itself is closed to visitors, but the underground caves beneath it can be visited.

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What to know

The interior of the manor is not open to the public, only the caves beneath the building can be visited.
The structure dates mainly from the 16th century, with an enclosure and cellars that may go back to the 14th century.
The facades, roofs and remains of the enclosure are protected as a listed historic monument.
No visiting hours or admission fees are available for this site.

Where this château is

Arcy-sur-Cure · Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

38 Grande Rue, 89270 Arcy-sur-Cure

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00113575
Period of construction: 16th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Chastenay manor?: No, the interior of the manor is not open to the public; only the caves beneath the building can be visited.
How old is the Chastenay manor?: The current facade bears the date 1549, though the enclosure and some cellars may date back to the 14th century.
Where is the Chastenay manor located?: It is located in Arcy-sur-Cure, in the Yonne department, between Avallon and Auxerre.
Is the Chastenay manor a protected monument?: Yes, its facades, roofs and the remains of its medieval enclosure have been listed or registered as historic monuments since 1971.