Castle d'Epoisses

interesting grounds

Found by chance, and only 2 euro's to walk around the grounds, found it very interesting and lots of history. Was with friends and all enjoyed it.

Castle with an interesting history

We paid €2 to walk round the outside of the building and visit the church. The historical importance of the site isn't immediately obvious so it was fascinating to read the leaflet, which brings the ...

Even for a €2 visit you expect to find seats in the garden...!!

Really, this visit, even for €2 is a total swizz. They should allow free access to the so-called gardens such is their paucity. OK you get an external view of the chateau and can go into the very rest...

Lovely exterior setting but isappointing interior visit

This little chateau is in a most picturesque setting, with a little village inside the walls and an attractive exterior showing three different architectural styles. It also has an interesting and va...

Glad to have wandered in as we drove past

We had visited the Abbaye de Fontenaye (loved it) then onto Vezelay (felt it was overrated, except for the Cathederal) and we drove past Epoisses on the way back home. I had read about it in some bro...