The Château
The oldest part of the château, the 12th century medieval tower with its distinctive spiral staircase, was built on the site of an old Roman fortification. It was enlarged substantially during the Renaissance, and again in the mid-nineteenth century by the Count du Beauchamp who incorporated the styles of the earlier eras into a harmonious whole. In the 20th century an annex was added at the rear of the château during its incarnation as a Benedictine monastery.
 
The Estate
Graced with hundreds of trees, including mature sequoias, giant oaks and a beautiful double alley of sycamores, Château de St. Julien l’Ars, sits among 56 acres of gardens, fields and wooded walking paths. Fruit orchards and a large kitchen garden provide seasonal produce, from wild strawberries in the early summer to apples and walnuts in the fall.

On the Grounds
You can explore a huge barn filled with 19th century wine making equipment as well as the remains of an ancient graveyard with 6th century Morovingian sarcophagi. You will also find underground tunnels which were originally a medieval refuge and later used as wine caves.

more photos:
Allee close up
Allee in the Autumn
Allee in the Snow
Back Gate
Château over Corn
Château in 19th Century
Church from Chai
Chai
Chaufferie
Donjon
Door of Donjon
Dog on Donjon
Joan of Arc
Roses, Arches & Joan
The Orangerie
Vista with Joan of Arc
Wine Press in Chai