Can you visit the inside of Auzon castle?

No, the castle is privately owned and only the park is open to the public during specific events.

Who designed the park at Auzon castle?

The park was designed in 1849 by count Paul de Lavenne de Choulot, a noted 19th-century landscape architect.

How old is the current castle building?

Although the estate is documented since the Middle Ages, the building seen today mainly results from renovation work in the 1830s led by François Charrier.

Is Auzon castle listed as a historic monument?

Yes, the facades, roofs, structural elements and the entire park were listed by decree on 28 May 2024.

Château d'Auzon

Auzon Castle

Lucenay-lès-Aix

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Tickets and prices

Free for the park is open free of charge to the public during Rendez-vous aux jardins and Journées du patrimoine

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Where: Lucenay-lès-Aix

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Château d'Auzon stands in Lucenay-lès-Aix (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Near the border between the Nièvre and Allier regions, Auzon castle overlooks the river bearing its name within a landscaped park dating from the 19th century. The current building, altered during the Restoration period, features a central section flanked by two asymmetrical wings combining stone and patterned brick. The park, laid out in 1849 by the count of Choulot, unfolds across broad meadows and a water feature bordered with rare plantings. As a private property, the estate is mainly experienced through its gardens, which open on select occasions.

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What to know

The castle itself cannot be visited, only the park is open during Rendez-vous aux jardins and European Heritage Days.
The buildings and park have been listed as historic monuments since 2024.
The park, designed by the count of Choulot, includes a water feature and an island facing the castle, meaning the visit takes place on foot over natural ground.
The site is somewhat remote at the border of the Nièvre and Allier départements, so having a private vehicle is useful.

Practical information

Opening hours

château visitable occasionnellement lors des Journées du patrimoine ou sur rendez-vous
parc ouvert lors des Rendez-vous aux jardins et des Journées du patrimoine, et sur demande pour des visites libres ou organisées

Prices

Free for the park is open free of charge to the public during Rendez-vous aux jardins and Journées du patrimoine

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Lucenay-lès-Aix · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Auzon, 58380 Lucenay-lès-Aix

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

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA58000056
Period of construction: 19th century

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Frequently asked

Château d'Auzon: how much is admission?: Free for: the park is open free of charge to the public during Rendez-vous aux jardins and Journées du patrimoine.
Can you visit the inside of Auzon castle?: No, the castle is privately owned and only the park is open to the public during specific events.
Who designed the park at Auzon castle?: The park was designed in 1849 by count Paul de Lavenne de Choulot, a noted 19th-century landscape architect.
How old is the current castle building?: Although the estate is documented since the Middle Ages, the building seen today mainly results from renovation work in the 1830s led by François Charrier.
Is Auzon castle listed as a historic monument?: Yes, the facades, roofs, structural elements and the entire park were listed by decree on 28 May 2024.