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YTCHENG
We have visited Chateau de Cormatin on 29 September. It was an impressive but intimate water castle that stood in a beautiful park. Fireplaces, ceilings, tapestries and copper utensils were veryinteresting. The water moat and the magnificent gardens were also impressive as it added to the lifetime of "Three Musketeers" As the castle situated between Tournus and Cluny, the southern part of Burgundy, over one hours' driving distance was required.
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amortizor73
The kitchen area of the Chateau. Plenty of copper utensils hanging from walls and ceiling. Nice fire in the wood burning fireplace used for cooking.
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ingvar
Park is a great examples of the sculptured ones and lovingly cared for. The chateau itself if probably average in a number of properties, but what is critical and relatively rare is that the interiors are in tact. French revolutions did not leave a lot of such places after them. Also they have guided tours performed by History students, which I highly recommend and which provide some perspective, but are not excessive and tiring at the same time.
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DonPaulo
Perhaps some reviewers who have seen many chateaux are a bit spoiled. While Cormatin is pretty and has a nice garden, it cannot compare with its larger icons. I am sorry, but in comparison to its competition, it is average.
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809RachelM
While we were holidaying in Burgundy, we spent a whole afternoon at Chateau de Cormatin. An impressive, restored, building set in beautiful grounds. It was very easy to spend a good few hours here! We took the tour - it's organised in small groups and you go room by room, with the door closing behind you each time so you don't mingle with other tour groups. The tour is in French and so we had a handout in English to follow along. Our guide was a student and she did extremely well. I suspect there were around 20 of us in her tour group. You see some, not all of the rooms, but you get a very good feel for the history of the place and it's worth spending the money. The garden was lovely to walk around and we appreciated the shade from the larger trees as it was very hot. They have a lovely kitchen garden and a maze. Plus there is a nice place for a light bit and a drink. It's really worth going. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
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JoEllenIrene
Chateau de Cormatin has obviously been lovingly restored. The owner was present as we toured the Chateau and was extremely solicitous of the building and ready to answer all questions on the restoration work. It is a beautiful building architecturally. The decorated walls and ceilings in the rooms were amazing as were the fixtures and fittings. The history of the property was extremely interesting as recounted by our knowledgeable guide. Following our tour of the Chateau we strolled the exceptional gardens. Fascinating topiaries and peaceful paths. Definitely worth the visit.
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VerAmZ
Beautiful building surrounded by water where you can take great mirror photos, nice park and river area to walk accompanied with friendly geese. Cute vegetable garden: mixture of vegetables and flowers.
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auntiehub
loved this Chateau, great tour however the guide did not once try and speak English. Had lots of laughs with the French but not once tried to interpret into English for us like other chateau's we have visited
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357berendg
If this Chateau would be located in the Loire valley it would probably attract hardly any visitor. It is a nice, small Castle with beautiful gardens. Michelin's Guide Verte rates it with 2 stars, but anyone who has seen for example Valencay or Chambord will probably be disappointed. There is no animation, only guided tours. Our tour guide spoke some English but as usual it is convenient when you can understand French. There are some good, written translations in many languages available.
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whingypom
Tucked away in southern Burgundy, this very attractive chateau appeals both externally with its elegant parkland setting, and internally by the rich decoration of many of its rooms. You will have to join a guided tour to see the latter, but you will come away with a good idea of the dissolute life led by the French aristocracy before the revolution. Major conservation works were in progress at the time of visiting, and the tea room was closed, but this should not detract from arguably one of the most attractive chateaux in this region