Château de La Rochepot
A fairytale medieval castle perched on a rocky hill, its roof covered in colorful Burgundy glazed tiles. Visitors can explore the kitchen, the guardroom and an ancient well.
The castle was first built in the 12th and 13th centuries. In the 15th century it belonged to Philippe Pot, a minister of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the late 19th century, a son of President Sadi Carnot restored it in medieval style. Its colorful tiled roofs and spires stand out sharply among the green trees. Visitors can see the Gothic kitchen, the guardroom with its wooden ceiling, the chapel, and an ancient well about 70 meters deep. From the viewpoint outside the castle, you can look out over the mountain villages and vineyards of the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. Admission is about 10 euros, and the castle is open roughly from April to October. It is about 15 km from Beaune and is often combined with the waterfall at Nolay or a visit to Meursault.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:30 (Apr–Oct; may close Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Château de Meursault
- Château de Pommard
- Moutarderie Fallot
- Hospices de Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu)
- Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame, Beaune
- Marché aux Vins
- Musée du Vin de Bourgogne
- Route des Grands Crus