Season opening 2026 from the 7th of February to the 15th of November.
We recommend that visitors download the free online Audio Tour.
3€ on site.
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An amazing Renaissance palace on the lands of the Dukes of Burgundy.
One of the largest collection of Renaissance murals in France make Ancy-le-Franc a direct contender of the Fontainebleau chateau.
The chateau is the masterpiece of the famous Italian architect Sebastiano Serlio, disciple of Bramante, summoned to the French court by François I.
Ancy-le-Franc, raised (1542-1550) for the benefactor, Antoine III of Clermont-Tonnerre, brother-in-law of the mistress of the king Henri II Diane de Poitiers, is an outstanding jewel of Renaissance. The immense quadrilateral, 4 equal wings around one of the most original and beautiful sculpted court yards, will make history for centuries, a pure architectural revolution.
The 16th C. architectural and artistic jewel, today classified historic monument, houses a sumptuous interior attributed to the most celebrated Italian, Flemish and Burgundian artists of the 16th and 17th century. You will discover breath-taking murals, long passageways, dating from the early Italianate Fontainebleau school, the royal apartment, chambers, antichambers, chapel, guard’s hall, …
A unique journey through five centuries of History !
Set in the centre of a large park in Burgundy (border of the region Champagne), on the banks of the canal, situated near Chablis, Dijon and Beaune, a few hours from Paris (1hr by highspeed train).
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Venise au Palais – 10 & 11 October
The great Venetian event returns on 10 & 11 October!
Despite the event ending earlier than planned due to the extreme heat in July, we were determined to bring you the full experience.
Over two exceptional days, come and admire magnificent Venetian costumed performers as they wander through a timeless setting. Parades, strolling performances and visits to the château will punctuate your experience on 10 & 11 October.
Don’t miss this unique immersion into a miniature Venice, on 10 & 11 October 2026.
Exceptionally, both the event and the château will open their doors at 2 pm on Saturday, 10 October.