Château d'Hauterives (Drôme)
Hauterives
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Château d'Hauterives stands in Hauterives (Drôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Hauterives castle stands on the banks of the Galaure river, amid the hills of the Drôme, close to the Facteur Cheval's Palais Idéal. Built in the 17th century on the ruins of a medieval stronghold that collapsed around 1650, it still holds period wood panelling and 18th-century stucco ceilings. Now owned by the town, it hosts temporary exhibitions in its reception rooms. Its grounds include a three-hundred-year-old cedar of Lebanon standing 35 metres tall.
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What to know
- The fortified gatehouse of the castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1926.
- In spring 2024, structural weaknesses led to the installation of supporting beams on the outer walls, which may limit access to some areas.
- The rooms open to visitors feature 17th-century wood panelling and 18th-century stucco decoration.
- The grounds surrounding the castle contain a large, centuries-old cedar of Lebanon.
- Its proximity to the Facteur Cheval's Palais Idéal makes it easy to visit both sites in one day.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00-18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 11:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00-18:00 |
| Sunday (today) | 11:00-18:00 |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
- Visit duration
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- Wheelchair access
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- Dogs
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Where this château is
Hauterives · Drôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Address
26390 Hauterives
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- Period of construction
- 12th century
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Frequently asked
- Is Hauterives castle open to the public?
- It belongs to the town and hosts temporary exhibitions in some of its rooms.
- How old is Hauterives castle?
- The current building dates from the 17th century, built after an earlier medieval castle collapsed around 1650.
- Is Hauterives castle a listed historic monument?
- Yes, its fortified gatehouse has been listed since a 1926 order.
- Can you visit the castle and the Facteur Cheval's Palais Idéal together?
- Both sites are in the same village and can be visited on the same day.
- Is there a structural risk at the castle?
- Supporting beams were installed in 2024 after weaknesses appeared in the outer walls.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q16854290
- Mérimée PA00116965
Within an hour’s drive
The most visited in this department — Drôme
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From the same period — 12e siècle
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