Amazing place. I think everyone should go at least once to get an understanding of how much work and expertise went into those thousands of medieval buildings around Europe and elsewhere that we admire but take for granted. I've written a detailed review in Mechtraveller.
Unbelievable ! After this visit, you can not see the castles of the same eye ... you have to go
Unbelievable ! A dive in the heart of the thirteenth century! Book the guided tour seems essential to me to take the measure of this extraordinary project. Experience everyone. It goes without problem the day! Bowl with good products. Many, many queues at rush hour, it saves time pre buying its picnic on the Internet, very convenient. Eco-conscious and local dimensions very appreciable. Frankly, a big favorite. The end of the construction is scheduled for 2025, we have time to go back to show progress!
Guedelon, for lovers of stones that will become old, the tower of the castle is quickly done, the interior too. Ah still 6 to 10 years of work anyway to complete the construction of the castle.
Various workshops stonemason, blacksmith, bricklayer, roofer ... and I pass.
You explain their base of work.
Some tips shoes closed because the sole is dusty in good weather. A good backpack for the bottle of water.
Do not go especially if like me your half has his head out of the bad day.
A place for children to discover, for its castle as well as the fun workshops. However, for an adult, I don't see the point at all. Meaning of visit to review, non-existent explanations, very relatively small. The tour is done in 1 hour and I came out disappointed. I must be part of a minority in view of the other opinions. One thing is certain, I will not go back and prefer Provins
Beautiful place where we go back in time ... with discovery of all trades related to the construction of the castle
..To watch again and again
I have already been there 3 times we never tire of it it's great to see the evolution
To do absolutely
Very informative for big and small
Attention to the difficult restoration many people
Almost impassable for a wheelchair
This place is really great, you have to visit it at least once as it makes us a visit to the past. It is very interesting to see the construction techniques of the Middle Ages used, especially since the staff are very friendly and open to discussion when they are stationed. I have been there three times in an interval of fifteen years and it is something to see for myself the progress of the work! Special mention to the vaults of the tower and the chapel, magnificent!
Beware of the crowds, which can be very high in summer: wait at the ticket offices! Fortunately the parking lot is large
Impressive visit! Since 1997 at work, 40 workers have been building a medieval castle. It is the only 'new' castle in the world! The most telling is the banquet hall, magnificent, and very realistic. From the windows of this room, we can see people in the courtyard, and we can easily imagine life at the time.
It's hot, bring water. There is a large refreshment bar where you can buy food and drink. Reasonable price for the day.
Fascinating to see the medieval systems of building expertly demonstrated. Plenty of hands on experiences. Lots for children. Very busy on the bank holiday but not overcrowded. Needs more cafe provision.
Very good reconstruction, original and friendly. Recommended!
Great guided tour.
Despite the time a grandiose shipyard
Always good, animators / workers friendly, competent and exciting.
The good idea is to come back to it every 4 or 5 years to see the progress of the work!
Wonderful project, and strength to them!
To visit..! Even with bad weather.
We learn a lot of things.
Lunch on site. Very good .
Super fun and informative day. The children loved discovering the castle what a job well done thank you for this visit to do absolutely
Review the trades before the mechanization of tools and how people work before
It is very interesting and see how we build a castle is really nice.
The staff is always ready to explain what they are doing and in a very fun way.
It's just a pity that at 1:00 pm all the guided tours of the day are already full. It would have been nice.
I had already come when I was little but the parade weather is changing but its still wonderful
Is the staff truly a GOLD staff
Visit, very interesting meetings. Weak point: on-site catering.
A 40 year project building a castle using the traditional methods. Wonderful to watch the artisans going about their work. The castle is taking shape - fascinating to see how it is done.
Superb medieval castle under construction.All trades are represented.The explanations of the workers are very good.La visit is preferable with a guide.Acces disabled or but only around the castle (workshops, park) .Pets accepted in leash.Catering on site.WC on site
Very interesting culturally especially for the children who have the castles in the school program. Time travel guaranteed!
Back in the past !
Beautiful place
Fun, interesting, impressive, a unique experience: the teams are super nice and interesting. An amusement park where all the food is - is organic and local (there is no Coca Cola ... but there is locally brewed beer !!). Must do.
The evolution of the place has progressed well, the spectacle of the alchemist is to see discover absolutely!
Very beautiful site with reconstructed village. The castle under construction is magnificent
Super exciting but biggest problem is that nobody. But really nobody speaks English
Nice family experience. Artisants are passionate and passionate. A little calm at the end of the season.
With a guide what is recommended the visit teaches us more
After a few years of construction, you can clearly see the progress. Very interesting designed to once back to the Middle Ages. Also very well prepared for children and families. Delicious food and good food available
A great place that takes us back to medieval times.
It's too much the site! It's too good but it lacks furniture according to my niece (A. C.)
Superb place to discover the construction of a fortified castle. Made by motivated people. A must see and rediscover every 5 years to see the evolution.
Extraordinary. Science is on the agenda. To visit with family.
Very nice project but too many people this Friday of Ascension.
Result:
- too many participants in each guided tour group
- the tail everywhere
- impossible to approach the bakery and the mill
- full parking
Tip: go on a weekday and / or not a holiday!
An incredible display of medieval engineering and a wonderful tourist experience!
Very pleasant tourist place near Saint Fargeau showing the construction of a fortified castle according to the method used in the Middle Ages.
Visit to be planned for at least half a day.
Possibility to picnic on site.
Very well organized for the various activities of the site.
Excellent experience. Lots of things to discover for young and old alike. Welcoming staff. Recommended.
A place to visit surely! A castle built without current means, everything is done in the old '' .. very interesting and informative!
A must-see for construction techniques and period materials. In addition the catering on site is really worth it
Beautiful day for Easter Sunday I recommend the guided tour to have the history of the construction of the castle then you can discover the 10 hectares of forest and many animations throughout the course.
Was never there but at some point I will go there and visit the castle, the idea of building a castle without modern tools, ingeniously simply ingenious.
We had a very pleasant time where we were able to discover the medieval construction methods ... to recommend
Very beautiful castle and discovery of trades really instructive people very welcoming on the other hand big problems of indications to find the castle without GPS !!!
Playful, educational as well as staff who answers all questions ...
It is wonderful to see how medieval life is shown here. Extensive and enthusiastic explanation by the volunteers. Unfortunately on a busy day such as when we were there the restoration area was poorly arranged! Very long wait to be able to buy a tepid drink.
To follow to discover end of chacha 2025 a superb discovery
A pationed team. Very good idea. Very informative. Beware of those who do not like to dirty their feet. Place that is worth seeing. I would go back
Exotic! Great setting where you can interact with people working on site (e.g. tailor, blacksmith, ...)
I have followed the evolution of this wonderful project for many years and visited the site three time and will be back again ... History in the making
Beautiful big break this is the second time we pass. Managers who handle the arts of the 12th century with brio.
A 20th century fortified castle in the Phillipe Auguste fashion. A great achievement, a must see for all fans of medieval history
Beautiful construction. Instructive. On the other hand it looks a bit like folklore, given the few workers on the job, the castle is not ready to be finished.
Some workers on the workshops are not very open to explain their activity.
Very fun workshops around construction trades in medieval times
Recommended for children
By cons entry a little expensive
I left with the school and it was too good. Frankly I felt that I got more in 2016!
Very informative visit for all ages: the craftsmen of different trades give us very precise information, sometimes surprising ... Worth the trip, certainly!
A great place to immerse yourself in a time that is completely foreign to us and long forgotten.
Admire the physically hard construction of a castle in the 11th century and the time-consuming production of various everyday objects that we take for granted today.
It was an almost incredible spectacle that offered us there. Living in harmony with nature and animals, despite great efforts, a deeply satisfying calm that we experienced, followed by infinite knowledge from research, archaeological excavations and the firm will to create something great and sustainable for our entire society - for generations. Our greatest respect goes to the initiators, the great local people who embark on this spectacular adventure and revive old knowledge and present it to visitors with a lot of love and passion. You are great !!! <3
Original,
The construction of a fortified castle with the means of the time seems improbable and yet ... For the moment it is successful.
In addition, the participants (volunteers and employees) are super accessible to present their functions to us and really take the time to explain everything.
In short, it's great, the ideal for this type of activity and to go back every 2 years
Very interesting the motivation of the staff is a pleasure to see they only ask to share good work
A park of passionate enthusiasts.
The women and men who work there live their art and many know how to communicate it. A thought of the baker and the rope factory.
Now a few suggestions on how to affect the wasps that come to us .... from all over the park:
Send them to the galleys, mix them to make express honey with pulp, park them to make ecological fans ...
What you want but that they stop spoiling the visit with the children!
Merky ....
This place just a beautiful work has Breathtaking view
Good evening. Beautiful place.
What progress. I went there in 2007. In 6 years everything will be finished. So I will be at the rendezvous
Go go there. Viviane
The chateau is magnificent. The builders are craftsmen and true passionate artists. We learn a lot from them.
Continue, hoping that this work never stops. I will return in a few years.
beautiful place! To see and review with its typical thematic places of the XIIIth and the evolutions to come. To see a duo or family!
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