The History And Architecture Tour
The castle does not offer historical tours, outside of European Heritage Days.
EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS 2024
Saturday September 21 & Sunday September 22: On the occasion of European Heritage Days, we welcome you on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, for a self-guided historical tour of the Pierreclos castle. You will explore the building through the Romanesque chapel, the medieval kitchen or the vaulted cellars. The tour ends in the boutique, for the tasting of a glass of Mâcon from our wine estate or grape juice.
Price: Adults: €5.50 | Children over 7 years old: €3 |
Children – 7 years old: free
The Church Of Saint-Martin
Before the castle, there was already a church and a vineyard in a central position on the rock of Pierreclos.
The patronage of Saint-Martin reinforces the hypothesis of a great age, probably the early Middle Ages, well before the fortification of the rock at the beginning of the 12th century.
The proximity of Cluny and the influence of Roman art in Burgundy can be seen in the architecture of the remaining building, which has lost its nave during the Wars of Religion.
The Grand Spiral Staircase
The castle of Pierreclos, which became a noble residence, experienced a golden age during the Renaissance when it belonged to the Rougemont family.
Although the decorations on the façade and the Italian-style gallery have disappeared, the spiral staircase is a major witness to the architecture of this period.
The steps are articulated in a helix made up of 52 stone slabs in a single block that run from the central pivot to the wall of the stairwell.
The great entrance gate
In the 18th century, the castle belonged to the Michon family, who wanted to refurbish it in the style of Parisian residences.
The gateway decorated with the Michon coat of arms marks the entrance to the castle. It was designed as a threshold between the large tree-lined driveway (now lime trees) and the stone path leading to the inner courtyard.
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