Can you visit the Château d'Ordières?

Our data does not include opening hours or admission fees, so it is best to check directly before planning a visit.

How old is the Château d'Ordières?

The keep dates from the 15th century, while the central dwelling was built in the early 17th century by Abel Pastoureau.

Where is the Château d'Ordières located?

It stands in the commune of Benest, in the Charente department, on the banks of the river of the same name.

Is the Château d'Ordières a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 13 April 1989, covering its south east tower and the northern courtyard buildings.

Château d'Ordières

Ordières Castle

Benest

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Benest

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Château d'Ordières stands in Benest (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

At the northern edge of the Charente department, in the commune of Benest, the Château d'Ordières combines a 15th century feudal keep with a Renaissance dwelling built in the early 17th century by the Pastoureau family. Listed as a historic monument, the site still shows the layout of its two defensive enclosures along the Charente river, with round towers, machicolations and a former portcullis gate. In the courtyard, a polygonal stair tower bears a coat of arms dated 1617, carved with griffins supporting the family's blazon.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1989, covering the south east tower and the northern courtyard buildings.
No opening hours or admission fees are available in our data, so visitors should check in advance.
The site lies on the banks of the Charente river, in Benest, in the northern part of the département.
The building combines a 15th century keep with an early 17th century dwelling, meaning the visit spans two distinct architectural periods.

Where this château is

Benest · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

16350 Benest

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00104552
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château d'Ordières?: Our data does not include opening hours or admission fees, so it is best to check directly before planning a visit.
How old is the Château d'Ordières?: The keep dates from the 15th century, while the central dwelling was built in the early 17th century by Abel Pastoureau.
Where is the Château d'Ordières located?: It stands in the commune of Benest, in the Charente department, on the banks of the river of the same name.
Is the Château d'Ordières a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 13 April 1989, covering its south east tower and the northern courtyard buildings.