Château de Germolles stands as the best-preserved residence of the Dukes of Burgundy, located in Mellecey near Chalon-sur-Saône. Originally a fortified structure in the 12th and 13th centuries, it was transformed into a luxurious court residence by Margaret of Flanders at the end of the 14th century, with embellishments by renowned Renaissance artists. Today recognized as a Monument Historique and Maison des Illustres, the château welcomes nearly 11,000 visitors annually with guided tours of the opulent interiors and unaccompanied park exploration, offering a vivid window into the life of a princely court on the eve of the Renaissance.
