Is Apremont castle still inhabited?

No, it consists of partial ruins following a demolition ordered in the 18th century.

What can still be seen on site?

The east tower, a chapel now used as an exhibition space, an underground carved ramp, and a park.

Why is the castle in ruins?

The Count of Olonne had the building demolished in 1733 because it had become too costly to maintain, and the stones were sold to local builders.

Is Apremont castle a listed monument?

Yes, it has been listed since 1926 and parts of it classified since 1975.

Château d'Apremont

Apremont Castle

Apremont

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Château d'Apremont stands in Apremont (Vendée), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above the Vie valley, the ruins of Apremont castle combine remains of a medieval stronghold with what is left of one of the earliest Renaissance residences in the Vendée region. Visitors can walk through the east tower, the chapel now used as an exhibition space, a stone ramp carved beneath the building, and a park overlooking the surrounding countryside. Traces of both defensive architecture and the new Italian-inspired style remain visible, from the arrow slits to the carved friezes.

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What to know

The castle stands as a partial ruin, following a demolition ordered in the 18th century.
The visit includes the east tower, the chapel now used for exhibitions, an underground ramp known as the voûte cavalière, and the park.
The site belongs to the town of Apremont, which once housed its town hall there.
No pricing, opening hours or accessibility information is available here.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	10:00-19:00
Tuesday	10:00-19:00
Wednesday	10:00-19:00
Thursday	10:00-19:00
Friday	10:00-19:00
Saturday	Closed
Sunday (today)	14:00-19:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Apremont · Vendée · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Pl. du Château, 85220 Apremont

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Château phone number

+33 2 51 55 70 54

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00110016
Period of construction: 16th century

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Is Apremont castle still inhabited?: No, it consists of partial ruins following a demolition ordered in the 18th century.
What can still be seen on site?: The east tower, a chapel now used as an exhibition space, an underground carved ramp, and a park.
Why is the castle in ruins?: The Count of Olonne had the building demolished in 1733 because it had become too costly to maintain, and the stones were sold to local builders.
Is Apremont castle a listed monument?: Yes, it has been listed since 1926 and parts of it classified since 1975.