Château de Druyes, Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines

Name: Château de Druyes
Address: 17 rue du Chateau Fort, Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines, 89560, France
Telephone: +33 3 86 41 51 71

#1 among attractions in Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines

Top attraction, Monuments and statues, Forts and castles

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Château de Druyes, Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines

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Château de Druyes is a medieval castle located in Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It was built in the 12th century by the Counts of Nevers, and remained in their possession until the 18th century. It was as much a noble residence as it was a fortified castle. It was a frequented dwelling place of Peter II of Courtenay, the Emperor of Constantinople in the 13th century, and his daughter Matilda, Countess of Nevers, Auxerre and Tonnerre. ()

Alternative names: Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 47°33'2"N, 3°25'30"E

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17 rue du Chateau FortDruyes-les-Belles-Fontaines 89560 France

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+33 3 86 41 51 71

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Château de Druyes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens d'Étais-la-Sauvin, St. Martin's Church, Church of Our Lady, St. Martin's Church.

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Church
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Church
Church of Our Lady
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Church
St. Martin's Church
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Church
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
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Museum
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Locality
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