Guédelon
building a real medieval castle

In Treigny, in the Puisaye region,
you feel like you’ve stepped into the Middle Ages...

...but Guédelon Castle isn’t actually that old!

In 1997, this extraordinary project was born – constructing a medieval castle using authentic 13th-century techniques. The goal? To test and better understand medieval building methods.
Since then, stonemasons, carpenters, blacksmiths, and builders have been working together – live and in front of thousands of visitors.

Open to visitors in summer from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Around forty skilled craftsmen have taken on the challenge of building a castle entirely with materials and techniques from the Middle Ages.

Guédelon is a scientific,
historical, educational, and touristic project

Season after season, new sections have been built – fortified walls, residential halls with wooden frameworks, and chambers – all constructed before the eyes of hundreds of thousands of visitors.

In the new restaurant “La Canopée”
discover medieval-inspired cuisine

Nestled under oak trees in a wooden building with panoramic forest views, chef Reynald Petit-Simon serves a five-course “13th-century builders’ feast,” changing with the seasons.

Restaurant reservations can be made after purchasing entry tickets online.
Children’s menu available up to 10 years old (same dishes, smaller portions).
Vegetarian options are available to replace meat or fish.
The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Tickets and information:
http://guedelon.fr - +33 386 456 666