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Châteaux
There are magnificent châteaux, set in parkland,
all over Burgundy and many are open to visitors. Recapture the glories
of the Renaissance at Ancy-le-Franc, and the military glory of Marshall
Vauban at Bazoches. Cormatin is stately, and Bussy-Rabutin and Sully both
have colourful pasts.
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Rich and mellow
like a good red wine, this Italian inspired château has decorative
detail to admire at every turn. Restoration work continues and new state rooms are being added, annual exhibitions are staged and there is a full concert programme. |
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Home
of one of France’s most revered military leaders, Maréchal
de Vauban, this château takes you back in time to 1675 and
the victorious days of Louis XIV.
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The
Château de Bussy-Rabutin is undoubtedly an impressive building,
but just as interesting is the story of its original owner, Roger
de Bussy-Rabutin. |
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Having survived the rigours
of history, this château has been in the same family for seven
centuries. The furnishings such as the tapestries and needlepoint
have been cherished. |
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Behind the understated exterior
lies inestimable splendour. For anyone who enjoys the decorative
arts, interior design and formal gardens, this is one of the jewels
of Burgundy. |
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The first Duke of Magenta, Field
Marshall Mac Mahon, owner of Sully, went on to become elected President
of the French Republic. So how did this Irish descendant come to
be in Burgundy? |
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