Are dogs allowed at Balaine castle?

Yes, dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on a leash.

Is parking available at Balaine castle?

Large car parks are available for both cars and coaches.

What makes the Balaine estate distinctive?

Its arboretum, planted in the early 19th century and home to thousands of species, is the main draw.

Château de Balaine

Balaine Castle

Villeneuve-sur-Allier

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €13
Child: €5

Free for children under 8

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Prices checked at the source on August 16, 2026

Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Villeneuve-sur-Allier

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Château de Balaine stands in Villeneuve-sur-Allier (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 19th century). Adult admission costs 13 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 16, 2026.

Balaine castle, in Villeneuve-sur-Allier in the Allier department, is known less for its architecture, reworked during the 19th century, than for the arboretum surrounding it, planted from 1805 by Aglaé Adanson and now home to several thousand plant species. The building itself, in the Bourbonnais style with corner turrets topped by pepper-pot roofs, stands alongside a neo-Gothic chapel and a museum built in the late 19th century. A visit therefore combines a botanical walk with the discovery of a family estate shaped over several generations.

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What to know

The visit lasts about one hour.
The adult admission fee is 13 euros.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Large car parks accommodate both cars and coaches.
Much of the site's interest lies in its park and arboretum as much as in the buildings.

Practical information

Opening hours

from 15 March to 15 November: 9h-19h

Prices

Adult: €13
Child: €5

Free for children under 8

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Large car parks welcome private cars and tour buses.

On site

Food and drink
Gift shop
Picnic area

Where this château is

Villeneuve-sur-Allier · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Arboretum de Balaine, 03460 Villeneuve-sur-Allier

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Château phone number

+33 4 70 43 30 07

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00093423
Period of construction: second half of the 19th century

Frequently asked

Château de Balaine: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €13. Child: €5. Free for: children under 8.
How long does it take to visit Balaine castle?: Plan for about one hour.
Are dogs allowed at Balaine castle?: Yes, dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on a leash.
Is parking available at Balaine castle?: Large car parks are available for both cars and coaches.
What makes the Balaine estate distinctive?: Its arboretum, planted in the early 19th century and home to thousands of species, is the main draw.

Information verified on August 16, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website