Heritage, visit, Castle, Fort dans l'Yonne
DisponibilitésChâteau d'Ancy le FrancChâteau d'Ancy le Franc 18, place Clermont-Tonnerre 89160 Ancy-le-Franc (Yonne)
Phone : 03 86 75 14 63
http://www.chateau-ancy.com
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The Château of Ancy le Franc is an amazing Renaissance palace, masterpiece of the famous Italian architect Sébastiano Serlio, who was summoned to the French court by François I. The castle holds one of the most beautiful collections of mural paintings of the 16th and 17th century in France. The guided tour gives you the opportunity to explore the apartments, lavishly decorated by painters from Burgundy, Flemish painters and artists from the School of Fontainebleau. Long galleries adorned with flamboyant decorations or mural paintings representing mythological and religious scenes, chambers and cabinets with sculpted wainscots, extraordinary coffered ceilings, and sumptuous marble floors: Chapel, Guard’s Hall, Antechamber, Royal bedroom, Room of Arts, Room of Flowers, Judith’s Pavilion, Cabinet of Pastor Fido,…New since 2014: Opening of a part of the ground floor with the apartment of Diana with the famous Room of Diana, lavishly decorated with 16th century murals just restored (2002-2013) The visit is a true journey through five centuries of history. The palace is set in the centre of a magnificent park of 123 acres. Besides the château the estate comprises immense stables and stalls, a farmhouse on the grounds, an orangery, a 18th century folly situated on a small island in the middle of a pond, small bridges, paths, centuries old trees, horse ring, pyramid, ... Idyllic surroundings for rounding off your visit after the tour of the interiors of the chateau. Lots of events during the season : art exhibitions, night visits, wine fair and Venitian weekend, concert visits with Musicancy.. Renaissance costumes for the kids while they visit, audioguides and a kids version in 4 languages Leaflets in 10 languages for the tour at your own pace Open from end March to mid-November for individuals. And all year round for groups (min 20 people, reservation)
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