Is Authon Castle open to visitors?

The available data does not specify opening hours, so it is best to check directly before visiting.

What is the origin of Authon Castle?

The site is linked to the Authon family, mentioned as early as the 9th century, one of whom accompanied Saint Louis.

What remains of the castle after the 1791 fire?

The north wing was lost, but the 16th-century guard tower and early 17th-century buildings still stand.

Is Authon Castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, the guard tower and the manor's entrance gate have been listed since 1972, and the site has been classified since 1993.

Can visitors walk through the grounds of Authon Castle?

The park, redesigned in English style at the end of the 19th century, surrounds the moated esplanade.

Château d'Authon

Authon Castle

Authon-Ébéon

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Authon-Ébéon

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château d'Authon stands in Authon-Ébéon (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Authon Castle stands in Authon-Ébéon, in the Charente-Maritime region, on a site held by the Authon family since the Middle Ages. Surrounded by moats fed by the Dandelot stream, the estate still has a 16th-century guard tower and structures altered in the 17th century, before a fire in 1791 and works at the end of the 19th century gave it its present appearance. The grounds, redesigned in English style around 1875-1878, surround a moated esplanade planted with exotic trees.

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What to know

The site is a listed historic monument, with the protection covering the guard tower and the manor's entrance gate.
Access is via a bridge crossing the Daudelot stream, or by a dirt path on the north-east side of the estate.
The visit takes place outdoors, around an inner courtyard bordered by moats and a landscaped park.
No opening times or admission fees are given in the verified data, so it is worth checking before visiting.
The grounds include moats and winding paths, so suitable footwear is advisable.

Where this château is

Authon-Ébéon · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

8 Chem. du Moulin, 17770 Authon-Ébéon

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00104607

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Frequently asked

Is Authon Castle open to visitors?: The available data does not specify opening hours, so it is best to check directly before visiting.
What is the origin of Authon Castle?: The site is linked to the Authon family, mentioned as early as the 9th century, one of whom accompanied Saint Louis.
What remains of the castle after the 1791 fire?: The north wing was lost, but the 16th-century guard tower and early 17th-century buildings still stand.
Is Authon Castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, the guard tower and the manor's entrance gate have been listed since 1972, and the site has been classified since 1993.
Can visitors walk through the grounds of Authon Castle?: The park, redesigned in English style at the end of the 19th century, surrounds the moated esplanade.