Château de Sigy

Sigy, France

Château de Sigy is a modernised castle which dates originally from the 14th century. It was much altered in the 15th, 17th and 18th centuries. Of note are the walls and roofs of the castle and its outbuildings, including two towers, the gardens surrounded by moats and two bridges across the moats. Inside, the central staircase with wooden balusters is beneath a dome. In the north wing, the grand bedroom and the Trudaine bedroom contain magnificent chimneys.

Privately owned, the castle has been listed since 1984 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.

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Route de Donnemarie 33, Sigy, France
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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Yvette Pathier (2 years ago)
Très bon accueil et produits de très bonne qualité.
Arnaud Camacho (3 years ago)
Personnel très agréable avec des produits frais et local. J y vais toutes les semaines pour mes yaourts
Youssouf Ouattara (3 years ago)
Très bon cadre.un personnel très accueillant ,produits de très bonne qualité.
Laurent Mairet (3 years ago)
Très bons yaourts locaux, beaucoup de choix et des tarifs abordables. L'équipe est accueillante. Je recommande !
Kevin Dagnicourt (4 years ago)
Je vous ai pris du lait via la ruche qui dit oui, votre lait entier est très bon on retrouve le vrai goût du lait, je ne sais pourquoi mais le lait dans le commerce est vraiment différent et moins bon. Je n'ai vraiment pas étais déçu. Merci a vous.
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