Château de Bazoches, Medieval castle in Bazoches, France
The castle follows a trapezoidal layout with four angular towers, rising above the Morvan forest in Burgundy's countryside.
The structure, dating from the 12th century, became the residence of Marshal Vauban, who created fortification plans for France's defenses in the 17th century.
The castle interior displays period furniture and military engineering drawings, reflecting the strategic importance of Vauban's defensive designs for France.
Visitors can explore the castle's furnished rooms, gardens, and exhibition spaces from April through November, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The castle maintains its original drawing room where Vauban developed plans for more than 300 military fortifications across France.
Location: Bazoches
Website: http://chateau-bazoches.com
GPS coordinates: 47.38080,3.79500
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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.
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