The castle was originally built in 1175 by Jean de Chaudenay for his son, Philippe Pot.
Philippe Pot, a knight of the Golden Fleece, significantly expanded the residence in the 15th century.
The site retains its original defensive wall structure, consisting of ten towers and a moat.
A rare 15th-century wood-panel ceiling remains intact in the 'Salle des Gardes'.
The chapel contains original 15th-century frescoes depicting the life of Saint John the Baptist.
During the 18th century, the castle was repurposed for agricultural storage, which paradoxically helped preserve its structural integrity.
Château de Châteauneuf is a 12th-century fortress situated in the Côte-d'Or department of Burgundy, overlooking the Ouche Valley and the Canal de Bourgogne. The site serves as a primary example of Burgundian military architecture from the late Middle Ages. It features a keep dating back to 1175, surrounded by defensive walls and residential living quarters built by the Pot family in the 15th century. The interior houses preserved Gothic-style tapestries, 17th-century furniture, and notable wall paintings. It is owned by the Burgundy-Franche-Comté regional council and functions as a cultural venue for exhibitions and performances. The castle occupies a rocky outcrop, providing a strategic defensive position that historically guarded the route between Dijon and Autun. The surrounding village of Châteauneuf is classified as one of the 'Plus Beaux Villages de France'.
The village entrance looking up at the castle towers, or the main courtyard near the stone well.
Wear sturdy, flat-soled walking shoes to navigate the steep, uneven cobblestone streets of the surrounding village.
Visit the terrace gardens for panoramic views of the Ouche Valley, which are often overlooked by visitors staying only in the main halls.
Combine the visit with a walk along the nearby Canal de Bourgogne, located at the base of the hill.
Do not attempt to drive a large campervan into the village center; park in the designated peripheral lots.
Closed on Tuesdays during the off-season; generally closed in January.
Maintain silence in the chapel area and avoid touching the historical tapestries and painted walls.
