Époisses Castle

Not far from the Morvan Regional Nature Park, in the Côte-d'Or department, is a castle that has been home to the same family since 1661. This family owns Époisses Castle, which was built in the 6th century. Surrounded by a double fortified wall, it forms a beautiful ensemble with its postern, large towers, old dovecote with 3,000 compartments, 12th-century church, small 15th-century houses and superb park. The latter is an attraction in itself and is worth a long visit to soak up its atmosphere and scents. It has a French formal garden, an English-style garden in shades of grey, green and gold, and a mixed border which is in bloom from June to September. In the main courtyard, you can also smell the fragrance of the 500 rosebushes, whose colours add a fresh and cheerful touch. A charming walkway along the castle's dry moat awaits you for a pleasant stroll, during which you can admire this exceptional building's architecture!