Château de Bignicourt-sur-Saulx

Bignicourt-sur-Saulx, France

Château de Bignicourt-sur-Saulx is a Neoclassical Palladian style mansion built in 1807-1812 to the site of older castle. Today it is guest house.

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Founded: 1807-1812
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in France

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4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Pascale Boistay (2 years ago)
It is a relaxing place, the people employed are very pleasant and always available, the castle is well maintained and very clean. Good continuation to all
laetitia cadeck (2 years ago)
Very beautiful village.pleasant.
Brian Messam (6 years ago)
Fabulous just fantastic! Wonderful kind friendly host's.
Bruno Fabregoul (6 years ago)
Amazing place with extraordinary hosts. Top notch service. Can't wait to be back.
Graham (7 years ago)
Wow! This place is amazing. Absolutely breathtaking house, beautifully furnished and managed by Fabrice and Aurélien, set in acres of woodland. This place is a real gem - ideal for relaxing and enjoying the French countryside. I am hesitant to rave too much about this place as I would love to keep it as our little secret, but that would be unfair to the owners who have dedicated so much time and effort into making the chateau such a magical place. If you are in the area or passing through Champagne, this is a must!
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