Châteauneuf-en-Auxois
Châteauneuf
One of France's Most Beautiful Villages. A 15th-century castle and a stone-house village perch on a hilltop overlooking the Canal de Bourgogne and the Lac de Panthier.
Châteauneuf-en-Auxois lies on the edge of the Auxois plateau, about 40 km southwest of Dijon. The castle, built from the 12th century and expanded by Philippe Pot in the 15th century, still has its moat, towers and drawbridge intact. It is managed by the national monuments center, and visitors can enter the castle for about 6 euros. The stone-house streets of the village are small and charming, with craft shops and restaurants. From the viewpoint at the village entrance, you can look down over the Canal de Bourgogne, the Lac de Panthier reservoir and the countryside beyond, with autumn being especially beautiful. The village can only be reached by car or bike, and it can be combined with a visit to the Vianderé lock along the canal.
Opening hours
Village open all day; castle approx. 10:00–13:00, 14:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Château de Pommard
- Château de La Rochepot
- Route des Grands Crus
- Moutarderie Fallot
- Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame, Beaune
- Musée du Vin de Bourgogne
- Hospices de Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu)
- Marché aux Vins