Château de Tanlay
Château de Tanlay
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10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
About
Château de Tanlay : a renaissance gem in Burgundy dating from the 16th/17th century, built in the heart of the village by the family of the Admiral de Coligny, finished by a relative of Mazarin, it has remained in the same family for three centuries. Remarkable architecture, peaceful walk along the canal with fabulous view of the castle, Renaissance frescoes and trompe-l'oeils, furnished and decorated rooms.
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Bruno C
7 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
It is a beautiful castle, in a beautiful setting surrounded by water. The visit is very interesting.
Unfortunately the visit was much too quick. At the beginning, the Guide told us: "Do not ask questions; we do not have time". Then in each room, she made her comments as quickly as possible and took us to the next room. If we stayed a few more seconds to admire something, she reminded us to hurry. Very painful.
Unfortunately the visit was much too quick. At the beginning, the Guide told us: "Do not ask questions; we do not have time". Then in each room, she made her comments as quickly as possible and took us to the next room. If we stayed a few more seconds to admire something, she reminded us to hurry. Very painful.
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Written 10 September 2024
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Jeffrey N
Mill Creek, WA91 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We got to the chateau in the late afternoon, after all the tours had ended (note: tours are in French, so if you take one, you should understand the language). We paid to go into the chateau grounds. We were almost alone at this place, so we explored the grounds and took photos of the very scenic chateau. The chateau is well worth a stop if you are in the area (we drove to it from Auxerre)
Written 29 July 2024
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Schirsteen
179 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
A beautiful shaded alley leads to Tanlay Castle, Renaissance style. Guided tour required. A charming Young Guide reminded us among other things of the history of religious wars with the family of Coligny, Protestant. The visit allows you to see the family’s private apartments and ends in two particularly interesting places (photos allowed for them): a trompe l’oeil gallery unique in France and a secret room where Protestant conjurers met. Must see!
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Written 26 July 2024
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dominique r
Saint-Mathieu-de-Treviers, France4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
We were really disappointed. The castle is magnificent, however, we don't get to see much. Our guide did what she could. No photos of only two rooms because the owners who live there do not wish it. We respected. Nice kitchen but closed to visitors. Visible only through a window. Closing at noon even though we hadn't visited the park. So we didn't want to remain disappointed because we were with friends from the South. And we went to visit the Ancy le Franc castle and I recommend it to you, it is absolutely beautiful. Everything is visitable.
Written 28 August 2023
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Of Illusion
5 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Beautiful castle with interesting guided tour but if you like taking photos of the furnished interiors, move on. Banned and no information about it on the website! On the other hand, not far from there, the Château d'Ancy-le-Franc is perfect for bringing back memories for your own photo album.
Written 7 June 2024
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casden8
Spain202 contributions
Jul 2011 • Friends
The drive through countryside to Tanlay is breathtaking. The photographs of the Chateau on the website made us excited to visit a beautiful building. What a disappointment. I have to admit right here, we did not go inside after all.
We arrived just before the 3.15 tour and were immediately struck by the sense of decay and lack of care. The outside moat is dry, the inner moat's water is stagnant with green algae and weed and smells. Watch out for mosquitos! The building is crumbling and the courtyard where you are to wait for the tour guide has a bashed up sign telling you the times of visits. The tiling on the lovely towers on either side of the magnificent building are moss-covered and dull and chipped. I should have taken a photograph to compare with all the publicity photographs. We decided not to bother going in.
Off we went to the "Restaurant du Chateau" near the entrance to have a cup of tea. We noticed they advertised "Crepes" of five different varieties, so we ordered some. "I don't have any" the owner said!!! Why bother, I thought...... Why bother at all. Next time we will visit Ancy le Franc which is a chateau nearby and sounds and looks more promising.
We arrived just before the 3.15 tour and were immediately struck by the sense of decay and lack of care. The outside moat is dry, the inner moat's water is stagnant with green algae and weed and smells. Watch out for mosquitos! The building is crumbling and the courtyard where you are to wait for the tour guide has a bashed up sign telling you the times of visits. The tiling on the lovely towers on either side of the magnificent building are moss-covered and dull and chipped. I should have taken a photograph to compare with all the publicity photographs. We decided not to bother going in.
Off we went to the "Restaurant du Chateau" near the entrance to have a cup of tea. We noticed they advertised "Crepes" of five different varieties, so we ordered some. "I don't have any" the owner said!!! Why bother, I thought...... Why bother at all. Next time we will visit Ancy le Franc which is a chateau nearby and sounds and looks more promising.
Written 19 July 2011
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BarbaraEdinburgh
Edinburgh69 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
The compulsory guided tour was all in French, but non-French speakers were given a printed guide which described the various rooms. I found some of the exhibits really interesting eg the huge 1734 map of Paris, which was of interest to many of the French guests too, and I really liked the ballroom which had amazing troupe d'oeil painted on the walls and ceiling. If anything I felt the tour was a bit rushed, with the guide switching off the lights to move us on, as the next tour started exactly an hour after ours. However I enjoyed it a lot. I think children would be bored though.
Would also recommend the Chateau de Tanlay Golf Course which adjoins - we played nine holes in the morning, lunch at the bar/cafe du chateau just outside the chateau gates, then the tour of the chateau itself - a great combination of exercise and culture!
Would also recommend the Chateau de Tanlay Golf Course which adjoins - we played nine holes in the morning, lunch at the bar/cafe du chateau just outside the chateau gates, then the tour of the chateau itself - a great combination of exercise and culture!
Written 29 July 2013
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Amnon F
Tel Aviv District, Israel1,075 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This castle has a very interesting entrance flagged from both sides by pagoda like towers. Inside you can only visit with a guide who leads you through the rooms and gives quiet a nice explanation as to the furniture but more to the essence of the epoque.
Maintenance of some rooms can be improved as paint is peeling off but on the whole an impressive Chateau which justifies the trip .
If you come in winter or even beginning of spring make sure you wear warm clothing as it is pretty cold and damp inside
Maintenance of some rooms can be improved as paint is peeling off but on the whole an impressive Chateau which justifies the trip .
If you come in winter or even beginning of spring make sure you wear warm clothing as it is pretty cold and damp inside
Written 5 April 2018
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floramalone
London35 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
We visited Tanlay some years ago and were so frustrated by the gloomy entrance and dreary descriptions of the then (male - sorry!) guide (for example, he drew our attention to the "interesting" presence of the owner's Wellington boots in the hall!) that we escaped early in the tour and missed most of the visit.
We returned this week on a beautifully sunny day to find a (female) guide who did the tour in French but who spoke English and who did the tour with charm and energy. The downstairs entrance rooms had been beautifully restored and gave an excellent initial impression of the interior of the chateau. Of course some of the chateau is not in perfect condition but that is part of the charm - why go to a very old building and expect things to be shiny and as new? The rooms are beautiful and there are many interesting and historical things to see. Although one does not see the part of the chateau still lived in by the family, the tour rooms are very well maintained and attractive. We really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it. Nothing looks so nice as on a beautiful day so one has to bear this in mind if one goes on a dark, cold Burgundy day!
A suggestion for the owners is that in the summer months it might be very good to offer one or two tours a day in English, as there were many non-French visitors who did not speak French. The written guide is helpful but does not give the anecdotal charm given by our excellent guide.
We returned this week on a beautifully sunny day to find a (female) guide who did the tour in French but who spoke English and who did the tour with charm and energy. The downstairs entrance rooms had been beautifully restored and gave an excellent initial impression of the interior of the chateau. Of course some of the chateau is not in perfect condition but that is part of the charm - why go to a very old building and expect things to be shiny and as new? The rooms are beautiful and there are many interesting and historical things to see. Although one does not see the part of the chateau still lived in by the family, the tour rooms are very well maintained and attractive. We really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it. Nothing looks so nice as on a beautiful day so one has to bear this in mind if one goes on a dark, cold Burgundy day!
A suggestion for the owners is that in the summer months it might be very good to offer one or two tours a day in English, as there were many non-French visitors who did not speak French. The written guide is helpful but does not give the anecdotal charm given by our excellent guide.
Written 22 August 2014
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Douglas A
Zurich, Switzerland337 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
We were almost the only folks on the mandatory tour, but a few more joined a little late. Normally the tours are in French only. Fortunately for us all the visitors spoke English and the guide was happy to use english. She gave us a great personalized tour of the chateau, talking a little about the construction, history, and people that lived there. It has uniquely carved stonework on the gatehouse and the pillars into the main courtyard that give it an almost Cambodian temple feel.
You see several bedrooms, the dining room, receptions rooms, "black and white" ball room, and a unique turret room with an unfinished panting of the family cast as figures from mythology.
Apparently the family still live there! Well worth a visit if you're in the area and hopefully you have the same guide we did! Thank you!
You see several bedrooms, the dining room, receptions rooms, "black and white" ball room, and a unique turret room with an unfinished panting of the family cast as figures from mythology.
Apparently the family still live there! Well worth a visit if you're in the area and hopefully you have the same guide we did! Thank you!
Written 24 May 2014
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eschtudio
Paraiba Do Sul, RJ
Are dogs allowed on the outside premises for a walk around the chateau?
Written 11 August 2019
Château de Tanlay
Tanlay, France
Hello. Yes, dogs are allowed on leash outside in the park and for little dogs, it's even possible inside the castle, in a bag or in the arms during the guided tour.
Don't hesitate to visit our website for opening hours informations.
Best regards,
The team of the château de Tanlay
Written 15 August 2019
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