Château de Brancion

Castles and Defense Sites
Listed or registered (CNMHS)
Church
Covered market
Fortified castle
Fortified structure
Keep
Carolingian
Gothic
Medieval
Romanesque

Site Médiéval de Brancion, 71700 Martailly-lès-Brancion

Bienvenue à Brancion — ©Sandrine Guênerie DSL71

BRANCION splendeurs du Moyen Âge — ©Buck Rodgers

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At the heart of the Romanesque road linking the abbeys of Tournus and Cluny, perched on a rocky outcrop, Brancion welcomes you and takes you on a voyage of discovery of a dreamed-of Middle Ages: fortified gateway, keep dominating the village and the Romanesque church, exceptional panoramic views and strolls through an entirely pedestrianised site. Surrounded by greenery, the castle is a place where time seems to stand still. It is unique in that it illustrates the evolution of castle...