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Guédelon castle – a large white castle with a garden in front of it with Château de Chenonceau in the background📷 Photo by Shaun Rainer on Unsplash
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Guédelon castle

Treigny, France

History

A fortified castle being built from scratch since 1997 with 13th-century tools and methods. Masons, carpenters and dyers work in the open; it is closed in winter.

Nearest town
Treigny, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.5835, 3.1565
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Upper Loire: canal bridges and Sancerre wine

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Campsites nearby

  • La CalanqueCampsite
    4 km from Guédelon castle · 145 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de services de Saint-FargeauMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Guédelon castle · 12 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping des Quatre MerlettesMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Guédelon castle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Municipal de BléneauCampsite
    21 km from Guédelon castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bonny-sur-LoireMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Guédelon castle
    MotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Touristique du ValCampsite
    24 km from Guédelon castle · 18 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Guédelon castle?

Guédelon castle is in Treigny, France, at GPS 47.5835, 3.1565. It is about 37 km from Sancerre.

Can you camp near Guédelon castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is La Calanque, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Guédelon castle?

Guédelon castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Upper Loire: canal bridges and Sancerre wine.

What is there to see near Guédelon castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Briare canal bridge (32 km), Vézelay Basilica (46 km), Fleury Abbey (69 km) and Bourges Cathedral (80 km).

When is the best time to visit Guédelon castle?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)