Dating back to the 15th century, this heart-stoppingly gorgeous "secret" château in France's Burgundy region became a favourite among urban explorers after it was forsaken by its owners in 2017.

The property is now out of bounds to intrepid explorers, but renowned photographer Bryan Sansivero was able to capture it in all its faded grandeur when he ventured inside in 2022.

Click or scroll through for a look around the château, find out why this beguiling piece of history was left to rot and discover what's being done to save it...