Experts' Choice Award Chateau de Bazoches
What the experts agree on
Medieval castle perched on a Burgundy hillside with sweeping views toward Vézelay, featuring 12th-century architecture enhanced by Vauban's later engineering innovations and period furnishings that showcase his influential fortress design legacy.
“Vauban is considered the "father of civil engineering," and his innovations influenced innumerable forts throughout France. His designs and furnishings of his day are on display.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "Le Château de Bazoches in Bazoches sits magnificently on a hillside with views to Vézelay 12km to the north." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This typical medieval castle, built at the end of the 12C, has a trapezoidal plan, with three round towers and a rectangular dungeon (the fourth tower, with machicolations, was added in the 14C)."
