Château de Maulnes
| Château de Maulnes | |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Auxerre |
| Coordinates | 47°53′25.47″N 4°12′53.05″E / 47.8904083°N 4.2147361°E |
| Built | 14th century |
| Built for | Antoine de Crussol and Louise de Clermont |
| Original use | Château |
| Restored | ongoing since 2001 |
| Current use | Tourist attraction and historical research |
| Architectural style(s) | Renaissance |
| Owner | General Council of the Yonne (since 1997) |
| Designated | 1942 |
The château de Maulnes is a 16th-century, Renaissance-style château located in Cruzy-le-Châtel in the department of Yonne, France.
This château was built between 1566 and 1573 and has several unique design features. For example, it has a novel pentagonal-shaped house and is buttressed by five towers, and has a centrally located well surrounded by a spiral staircase.
During the 20th century, the château was in an advanced state of disrepair. In 1942, the château was classified as a historic monument and in 1997 it was purchased by the Conseil General of Yonne. It has since been the focus of historical and archaeological research and restoration. In 2005, the château was made open to the public.