History
Built between 1544 and 1550 for Antoine III de Clermont-Tonnerre to plans by Sebastiano Serlio, the Château d'Ancy-le-Franc is a key milestone in French Renaissance architecture, remarkable for the quality of its design and decoration. To the north, outbuildings commissioned by Louvois in the late 17th century by Jules Hardouin-Mansart or Robert de Cotte comprise two square towers; the first — the stable courtyard — opens onto the main courtyard laid out around 1761 by François-Michel César, grandson of Louis XIV's minister. Beyond lie three parcels housing domestic facilities: a foot bath and two ice houses behind the stables.
Opening times
Tue – Sun · public holidays
| Period | Days and hours |
|---|---|
| Low season | 10:00 – 12:30 / 14:00 – 17:00 |
| High season | 10:00 – 12:30 / 14:00 – 18:00 |
| Summer | 10:00 – 18:00 |
Annual closure: Closed mid-November to early February
Details may change — please check the official website before your visit.
Prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 13 € |
| Reduced rate | 11 € |
| Child (6–15 yrs) | 8 € |
| Under 6 | Free |
Details may change — please check the official website before your visit.
Getting there & contact
- 18 place Clermont-Tonnerre, 89160 Ancy-le-Franc
- +33(0)3 86 75 00 25
- info@chateau-ancy.com
- https://chateau-ancy.com
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