Guédelon Castle
Guédelon Castle near Treigny in Burgundy, France, is a full-scale medieval fortress being constructed from scratch using only 13th-century materials and techniques sourced locally — no modern machinery. The project began with a ceremonial first stone on June 20, 1997, initiated by Michel Guyot and designed by architect Jacques Moulin following the Philippian castle model developed by Philip II of France. Its purpose is experimental archaeology: understanding precisely how medieval builders worked.
Open to the public since 1998, it attracts around 300,000 visitors annually. Techniques developed at Guédelon were later drawn upon during the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral following its 2019 fire.
Visitor information
- Location
- France
- Country
- France
- Tier
- S (The absolute cream of the castle crop)
- Coordinates
- 47.5833, 3.1558
- Official site
- https://www.guedelon.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Guédelon Castle?
- Guédelon Castle is in France, France (approximately 47.5833, 3.1558).
- Can you visit Guédelon Castle?
- Yes — Guédelon Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at https://www.guedelon.fr for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Guédelon Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Guédelon Castle is rated S tier on the Castle Atlas — The absolute cream of the castle crop.
- What can you see at Guédelon Castle?
- Guédelon Castle near Treigny in Burgundy, France, is a full-scale medieval fortress being constructed from scratch using only 13th-century materials and techniques sourced locally — no modern machinery. The project began with a ceremonial first stone on June 20, 1997, initiated by Michel Guyot and designed by architect Jacques Moulin following the Philippian castle model developed by Philip II of France. Its purpose is experimental archaeology: understanding precisely how medieval builders worked.