Can you visit the château d'Estours?

No, it is privately owned and closed to the public; only the exterior can be seen from around the moats.

How old is the château d'Estours?

The building dates back at least to the 15th century, with later alterations in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Is the château d'Estours a listed monument?

Yes, it was first listed as a historic monument in 1984, with the listing extended to the whole château in 2018.

Where is the château d'Estours located?

It is located in Crêches-sur-Saône, in the Saône-et-Loire department, southeast of the village.

Château d'Estours

Estours Castle

Crêches-sur-Saône

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Where: Crêches-sur-Saône

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Château d'Estours stands in Crêches-sur-Saône (Saône-et-Loire), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Crêches-sur-Saône, the château d'Estours shows its north and west wings reflected in water-filled moats, the remains of a fortified manor reshaped since the 15th century. A corner tower with its spiral staircase, a round turret and a stone bridge leading to the carriage gate can still be seen. The building is private property and is best viewed from the path running alongside the moats.

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What to know

The château is private property and is not open to visitors.
Only the exterior can be seen, from the area around the moats.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1984, with the listing extended to the whole château in 2018.
No opening times or admission fees apply since the interior cannot be visited.
The site lies southeast of the village of Crêches-sur-Saône, between two branches of a stream.

Where this château is

Crêches-sur-Saône · Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

108 Rue d'Estours, 71680 Crêches-sur-Saône

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00113250
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château d'Estours?: No, it is privately owned and closed to the public; only the exterior can be seen from around the moats.
How old is the château d'Estours?: The building dates back at least to the 15th century, with later alterations in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Is the château d'Estours a listed monument?: Yes, it was first listed as a historic monument in 1984, with the listing extended to the whole château in 2018.
Where is the château d'Estours located?: It is located in Crêches-sur-Saône, in the Saône-et-Loire department, southeast of the village.