World’s Largest Fighter Jet Collection at Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaun
You’ve never seen a French chateau like this one. Parked in the rustic burgundy courtyard, there is the world’s largest private collection of fighter jets. They are ranging from WWII jets, Soviet military aircrafts and even some of the earliest models of aeroplanes.
Spanning 27 hectares of land, the 14th-century castle belongs to Michel Pont, a former Abarth racing driver, who had inherited the impressive piece of architecture. He had acquired his jets from all over the world. Besides fighter jets, the chateau also houses Pont’s extensive collection of vintage automobiles, race cars, helicopters, fire trucks and many more.
His parents inspired him to pursue his eccentric collection. Pont chose to share access to the medieval castle with the public, rather than living in isolation. He has opened several museums, the chateau being the main one, to share his well-maintained collection with the world. Pont began collecting in the 1980’s and now holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s biggest private collection of fighter planes.
The chateau itself is a great place to visit, even if you’re not into antique fighter planes or vintage vehicles. The castle also can host events and weddings and is also home to a pretty swanky restaurant. You’ll be able to explore the magnificent interior of the castle that still holds the beautiful classic remnants of French medieval architecture. Don’t forget to troll across the lush greenery of the gardens that surround the chateau.
The grounds of the chateau are open to visitors all year round, for all seasons. Entrance costs only 12 euros. If you’re hoping to dine in the chateau’s restaurant, you can make a reservation.
A little extra tip for wine lovers: the chateau is home to a 14th-century French winery.
Address: Chateau de Savigny, Rue Général Leclerc, 21420 Savigny-lès-Beaune, France
Official website.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune, Burgundy, France
- Coordinates
- 47.06168, 4.81865
- Access
- Self-guided visit; buy tickets at the château, with no advance reservation needed. Wheelchair access is limited to outdoor areas and ground-floor museums; visitors with disabilities enter free with proof. Dogs are allowed on a lead.
- Admission
- Adult €14; student under 26 or jobseeker €11; age 8–17 €8.50; age 7 and under and visitors with disabilities free with required proof. Ticket covers collections, château, cellars and park.
- Time needed
- Allow about 1–2 hours; the operator says this depends on how long you spend with the collections.
- Opening hours
- Through 24 Oct 2026: daily 09:00–18:30; last entry 17:30. From 27 Oct 2026 to 28 Mar 2027: Thu–Mon 10:00–17:30; daily during the All Saints’ and Christmas school holidays. Closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan, and 5–22 Jan. Check the operator before visiting.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-20
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-20
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