Can you visit the château de Ballore?

No, it is a private property that is not open to the public.

Can the château de Ballore be seen from outside?

There is no organised access, though a glimpse from the public road may be possible.

How old is the château de Ballore?

The fief dates back to the early 13th century, but the current building results from reconstruction begun in 1581.

Who lives in the château de Ballore today?

Descendants of the Bernard de Montessus family, who continue its restoration.

Château de Ballore

Ballore Castle

Ballore

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Ballore

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Château de Ballore stands in Ballore (Saône-et-Loire), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The château de Ballore stands in the village of the same name, in the Saône-et-Loire department. Its rectangular plan is flanked by a round tower at the northwest corner, a remnant of the rebuilding carried out from the late 16th century onward. Still a private home owned by descendants of the family who restored it after the Wars of Religion, it is not open to visitors.

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What to know

The château is a private property closed to the public.
Restoration work on the building is still ongoing.
No visits, including organised outdoor viewings, are offered.
Only the château's silhouette might be glimpsed from the public road in Ballore.

Where this château is

Ballore · Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

71220 Ballore

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Ballore?: No, it is a private property that is not open to the public.
Can the château de Ballore be seen from outside?: There is no organised access, though a glimpse from the public road may be possible.
How old is the château de Ballore?: The fief dates back to the early 13th century, but the current building results from reconstruction begun in 1581.
Who lives in the château de Ballore today?: Descendants of the Bernard de Montessus family, who continue its restoration.