Castles to discover during your cycling adventure
The Château de Commarin
Country of the regionalist writer Henri Vincenot, who magnificently celebrated this country in his novels, "La Billebaude" and "Le Pape des Escargots", wonderful introductions to this route of the Burgundy Canal, the small village of Commarin also houses a superb castle whose origins date back to the 14th century. It was restored at the beginning of the 18th century by the grandmother of the famous Prince-Bishop of Talleyrand, Napoleon's minister. The 18th century furnished apartments and stables are open to visitors, as is the park.
The Château de Cormatin
Between Tournus and Cluny, in the heart of South Burgundy, the Château de Cormatin awaits you in the middle of its gardens and its water pieces. The Marquis d'Huxelles had it built at the beginning of the 17th century to testify to its power and prestige: wide moats, turrets, high base with bosses, gunboats and drawbridge, the castle was made to impress. He still succeeds today. Richly restored and furnished, this private castle is open to visitors.
Le Château de Digoine
Si l’édifice même du Château de Digoine mérite une visite, vous apprécierez aussi de vous promener dans l’immense parc paysager qui l’entoure, entre l’étang, le jardin à la françaises, les alignements d’orangers dans des caisses bicentenaires et les innombrables palmiers.
Ruins of Montferrand Castle
Of the castle built by John II de Montferrant in the 13th century, only the outer walls and the keep remain today. From the castle esplanade, you have an unobstructed view of the Doubs valley.
The Château de Tanlay
Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, surrounded by moats in a very beautiful park, the Château de Tanlay is one of the most beautiful Renaissance residences in Burgundy. This is where the TV series Angelica, Marquise of the Angels was shot. Property of the Marquis de Tanlay family from 1705 until today, it completed the very rich interior decoration. The trompe-l'oeil hall and the League Tower, with its surprising frescoes, are particularly interesting. Visits from April to November, 03 86 75 70 61.
The ruins of the Château de Montfaucon
These remains are freely and permanently accessible, as well as on demand for groups of more than eight people. A free guide is available to inform visitors. The guided tour, in French, lasts between half an hour and an hour.
The Château des Ducs de Württemberg in Montbéliard
What was the residence of the Dukes of Württemberg between 1397 and 1793 still dominates the city from the top of its rocky spur, imposing with its two monumental round towers.