château de bazoches

DonPaulo

The Marquis of Vauban is most famously a military engineer who designed over 100 fortifications and wrote the book for those who followed. As an architect, he designed the famous Dome of Les Invalides in Paris. This was his home when not on assignment for King Louis XIV. What I found interesting were his library, ship models and connections to the American Revolution. His house is a reflection of his life and career. It is imposing on the outside, yet lived in on the inside. The house is still in the hands of his descendants who lovingly care for it.

Topbanana3

I would agree with the other reviews that the historical link to Vauban is interesting but given that there are limited rooms to visit and no gardens to walk round, not worth the €8.50 entrance for an adult. It was helpful to be given an English guide to the chateau as you go in but nowhere as impressive as other chateaux we have visited in France.

GlobetrottingSwede

Bazoches is the most interesting castle in the area and only a 15 minute scenic drive from Vezelay. It is the former home of Vauban, Louis XIV famous military engineer. Many interesting furnished rooms and a beautiful view over the valley. When we visited, the owner Amaury de Sigalas was even working the souvenir shop ;-) Allow an hour and a half for the self-guided tour.

whingypom

It's a wonder more people don't come here. Lacking the grandeur of the big chateaux in the Loire valley, this gem more than compensates in terms of location and background interest. Deep in the Morvan National Park, one of the pepper-pot towers affords a direct view of the abbey at Vezelay some 10km away. Once the home of the Marquis de Vaubon, Louis XIV's favourite, it is still inhabited by his descendants and thus retains an intimacy lacking in other, similar places. No need to join a guided tour either. Make sure you're not caught out by the lunchtime closing though

TimVenner

One of the best "go to' s " we've visited. A "family-sized" chateau, which looks lived in. Vauban was an extraordinary man. Make sure you take the very helpful guide with you.

23KSA

Great setting, well preserved and fascinating history of the Chateau and family. The map and tapestries would be the highlights thanks.

zhumadian

Very tidy and well maintained lawn. Self tour with a plastic English guide brochure was given as we entered! This was returned as we left the place. We enjoyed the interesting layout as well as the fine furniture. The story behind this chateau is also interesting.

clionah683

This is a wonderful chateau that was owned by Vauban, an adviser to Louis XIV. It is well worth a visit.

HT3777

As fans of Vauban (one of the great engineers/military men of France), we were excited to visit his truly lovely home, from which he directed the fortifications of over 300 cities across France. The château is well-preserved and the rooms are furnished with interesting things, including many of Vauban's things. The self-guided tour takes you through the lovely building, and you may also wander around the small garden (with beautiful views) at the front of the château.

natnat2015

Joli visite de ce chateau. Joli parc et jolie vue!Il faut visiter ce chateau après avoir visité Vézelay et sillonné les petites routes de campagne. Un régal! Très belle région!

didinemHivaOa

joli château situe sur une colline, le parc est bien entretenu .facile d'accès, le parking est gratuit. le prix de l'entrée est très cher !sous prétexte que c'est un château prive, avec peu de subventions. certes le mobilier est bien entretenu ,mais une partie du château est occupé par la famille et une partie ferme au public! la visite est libre avec comme support une fiche cartonnée.évidemment boutique a la sortie ,avec des prix élevés.pour moi,pas plus de 5 euros pour une visite sans guide.

ROCHESBRUNES60

Château un peu austère, mais implantée sur une colline dans un très joli parc arboré.Dans le village situé au pied du château et dans l'église, se trouve la tombeau de Vauban (historique très bien expliquée dans la petite chapelle où repose le Maréchal ainsi que sa famille)

b_vanhouten

Wie zich zoals ik voor Vauban interesseert, wil uiteindelijk wel weten waar deze vandaan kwam en waar hij eindigde. Dat kan hier.

imod64

Un passage obligé pour visiter ce château où l'âme de Vauban est toujours vivante. Une belle bâtisse, du mobilier intéressant, et surtout, cette grande salle où les ingénieurs de Vauban ont conçu tous ces ouvrages, citadelles, forts, etc. On imagine les estafettes à cheval qui partaient de Bazoches chaque jour pour sillonner les routes de France. Un peu plus bas, l'église où Vauban repose.

385valeriec

les explications bien fournies sur papier cartonné donné à l'entrée mais que l'on vous reprend à la sortie !!Énormément de mouches sur toutes les fenêtres : cela crépitent : nettement moins plaisant!!