The castle houses one of the world's largest private collections of Abarth racing cars.
The aviation collection features several rare jet fighters from the Cold War era displayed outdoors.
The estate grounds include a museum dedicated entirely to the history of tractors.
The castle building itself dates back to the 14th century, with significant modifications made in the 17th century.
The wine cellars are integrated into the historical structure of the castle.
The motorcycle museum features over 250 vintage models, including rare racing bikes.
A specific section of the museum is dedicated to historical fire-fighting vehicles.
Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune is a 14th-century castle in Burgundy that houses an extensive collection of over 80 vintage aircraft and hundreds of motorcycles. The estate operates as a working winery producing Savigny-lès-Beaune AOC wines, which are available for tasting on-site. Visitors can explore the grounds to find collections of fire engines, tractors, racing cars, and Abarth prototypes. The castle architecture features a traditional medieval layout integrated with the modern exhibition halls. The park surrounding the main building contains the majority of the outdoor aviation exhibits. It is one of the few locations in France where historical oenology and large-scale technical machinery are curated in a single setting.
The central courtyard featuring the juxtaposition of the historic castle facade and the parked vintage jets.
Wear comfortable, durable walking shoes as the grounds are expansive and feature gravel paths.
Plan your visit to allow time for the wine tasting after viewing the exhibits.
Bring a light jacket, as the indoor museum buildings and cellars can be cooler than the outdoor areas.
Do not attempt to see all collections in under two hours, as the sprawling layout requires significant walking time.
Open daily throughout the season, but typically closes during the winter months.
Casual, but avoid walking through private residential areas of the estate.
