Discover Chamilly

Chamilly brings together wine, historic architecture and a cycling loop that passes through the village. It lies within the geographical area of the Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise rouge appellation, which spans 44 communes. This places Chamilly within a wider wine region. Its architectural history also offers different points of interest: Château de Chamilly, the Church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul, and the Seigneurial Chapel each represent a different aspect of the village. For your trip, you can therefore choose to focus on regional wine, specific architectural landmarks or a cycling tour.

Wine and landscape

Château de Chamilly lies in the heart of a green valley north of the Côte Chalonnaise. Wine tastings are offered in the château’s former 17th-century kitchens. The wines include Montagny, Mercurey, Bouzeron and other cuvées. The wine connection can be seen on two levels: in the regional appellation and in the specific tasting offer at the château. If a wine tasting is important to your stay, check the current dates in advance. This will help you plan a specific activity as part of your trip.

Château and architectural history

Château de Chamilly was built in the 17th century by Noël Bouton on the foundations of a fortified farm dating from the 14th century. Bouton was a lieutenant general in the armies of King Louis XIV, Governor of Strasbourg and Marquis de Chamilly. The dates mark a clear sequence: the fortified farm dates from the 14th century, and the château was built in the 17th century. The château grounds include the main building, a medieval tower, the site of the former moats, the bastioned enclosure wall and a square dovecote. The contrast between the older farm and the later château makes the site's development over time tangible; the main building, fortifications and dovecote also give an overview of the estate.

Church and Seigneurial Chapel

Sacred architecture is also part of Chamilly’s historic character. The Church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul has been fully listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments since 16 May 1972. The Seigneurial Chapel is Gothic, has a rib-vaulted ceiling and is now used as a sacristy. The church can therefore be understood through its full listing and the date, while the chapel is defined by its style, vault and present-day function. The chapel thus combines historic design with a current use and complements the château’s history with a different type of building.

A cycling loop through Chamilly

The “Le grand tour de la montagne de Chassey” cycling loop passes through Chamilly. For travellers who enjoy exploring destinations by bike, this offers a different approach from wine tasting at the château or exploring historic buildings: the route includes the village along its way, while the tasting and architecture are specific local points of interest. You can therefore decide whether wine, architectural history or a cycling route should be the focus of your trip.

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For the broader travel overview: Saône-Et-Loire.