Chaudenay-le-Château covers 527 hectres for 36 inhabitants and is at 400 metes above sea-level, 12 kilometres from Bligny sur Ouche, a small farming village dominated by the impressive fortified castle built on the rocks.
The castle was built by Jean de Chaudenay a few years efore he began the construction of Chateauneuf a few miles away. Although private property, the castle opens its doors occasionaly to expose art works created by the current owner Kevin Perch.
The village has also recreated the old school and is open for visits.