The Castles
In the heart of magnificent landscapes and gardens, a number of castles from the middle ages to the 19th century offer an anthology of French art and a reminder of the historical past of the Cluny area.
A leaflet entitled « La Route des Châteaux en Bourgogne du Sud » describing the specific features of each castel in the region is available free of charge at the Tourist Office. Some of them (the castels of Berzé-le-Châtel, Brancion and Pierreclos) have adopted a “pass” system which, for one paid admission fee, will entitle you to a reduced rate at another partner château.
Route des châteaux en Bourgogne du Sud
Route des châteaux en Bourgogne du Sud
Mediaeval castle and garden of Berzé-le-Châtel
Family property, built by the aïeux ones of the current owners to protect the abbey of Cluny, Berzé dominates a superb panorama over the vineyards of the valley of Solutré.
Castle of Cormatin
Built as from 1605, Cormatin shelters the "salles dorées", the richest apartment painted of the Louis XIII period (1628), perfectly preserved. Living rooms "Belle Epoque", old equipped cooks, vast...
Castle of Saint Point
Saint-Point feudal castle is bought in 1801 by the father's poet Alphonse de Lamartine. This one settles there in 1820 after his marriage with the English Mary Ann Birch.
Castle of Pierreclos
A fun and cultural visit brings you back to Middle Ages, from the vaulted cellars to the turrets of the tower.
