Château de Sully, Renaissance castle in Sully, France
The castle features four angled corner towers with pyramidal roofs, enclosing a central courtyard accessed through an arched entrance portal.
Construction began in 1570 for Gaspard de Saulx-Tavannes, a confidant of Catherine de' Medici, and continued until 1610 under architect Nicolas Ribonnier.
The building serves as a testament to southern Burgundy architecture with its balanced design between defensive elements and residential sophistication.
Visitors can cross a stone bridge over the moat to reach the entrance, where both guided tours and self-exploration options are available.
Field Marshal Patrice MacMahon, who later became President of the French Third Republic from 1873 to 1879, was born in this castle.
Location: Sully
Architects: Nicolas Ribonnier
Website: http://chateaudesully.com
GPS coordinates: 47.01083,4.47347
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
Burgundy-Franche-Comté encompasses a varied heritage that spans several millennia. The region houses prehistoric sites such as the Roche de Solutré, monasteries founded as early as the 6th century like Baume Abbey, as well as medieval fortresses and Renaissance homes. Natural formations include the Osselle Cave, open to the public since 1751, and the Hérisson Waterfall, which features seven cascades over nearly 2.5 miles in the Jura mountains. The area is characterized by diverse terrain, from vineyards and mountain foothills to valleys and limestone plateaus. Visitors can explore the Cormatin Castle with its formal gardens, observe the ongoing construction of Guédelon Castle using 13th-century techniques, or explore the underground galleries of the Osselle Cave. These sites attest to human habitation and geological changes over the centuries.
Saône-et-Loire displays French history through castles, monasteries, and museums. The region features Roman theaters, medieval fortresses, and Renaissance châteaux. Visitors find caves with prehistoric art, Buddhist temples, and industrial monuments.
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