CHÂTEAU DE MAULNES
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A pentagonal Renaissance château in the Tonnerrois forest, once a hunting lodge. Staircase inspired by Chambord.
Set in the middle of the Tonnerrois forest, it's hard to imagine a Renaissance palace here. And yet, when you see this château, rest assured: you're not dreaming! It was here, in the middle of nature, that the Duc d'Uzès and his companion Louise de Clermont-Tonnerre decided to build (in the middle of the 16th century) this absolutely extraordinary hunting lodge. So extraordinary that, nearly five centuries later, Château de Maulnes remains a veritable enigma. A nugget, too. For this pentagonal château is one of only two of its kind in Europe. Beyond its shape, Maulnes has had a particularly troubled history: transformed into a glassworks in the 18th century, then bought by successive owners who neglected it, it wasn't until 1997 that the Département bought back its ruins before embarking on extensive restoration work, which was completed... in autumn 2023!
A must-see is the imposing staircase, a stunning replica of the one at Château de Chambord. Above all, from April to November, Maulnes offers a wide range of educational and entertaining activities and workshops. Treasure hunts, historical re-enactments, Renaissance Days (in July), Fire Night and Shooting Star Night (in August), an introduction to architecture, self-service antique games or an ephemeral labyrinth all summer long... Needless to say, a visit to this unique monument is a must when visiting the Yonne department.
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