Can you visit the château de Beaulieu without staying there?

The château operates as a hotel and its services are available by reservation, which shapes access to the site.

Is the château de Beaulieu a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 20 May 1946, covering its façades, roofs, staircase, the door of the former chapel and its park.

How old is the château de Beaulieu?

The residence dates from the 18th century, with interior decoration added in the 19th century.

Is there parking at the château de Beaulieu?

A private car park is available on site.

How far is the château de Beaulieu from Tours?

The château is located about five kilometres from Tours, on the hillside above the Cher river.

Château de Beaulieu

Beaulieu Castle

Joué-lès-Tours

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Where: Joué-lès-Tours

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Château de Beaulieu stands in Joué-lès-Tours (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Beaulieu stands at Joué-lès-Tours, on the hillside above the Cher river, close to Tours. This 18th century residence, turned into a hotel in 1976, has kept its three hectare park and its terraced French gardens. Inside, an old chapel was converted into a dining room in the 19th century, when the main rooms received their present decoration.

What to know

The château now operates as a hotel, which shapes how the grounds can be visited.
A private car park is available on site.
The three hectare park and its French gardens can be explored on foot without any particular difficulty.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1946, covering the façades, roofs, staircase, the door of the former chapel and the park with its balustraded terraces.
Its closeness to Tours and to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station makes it an easy stop from Paris by train.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Parking privé

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Where this château is

Joué-lès-Tours · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Joué-lès-Tours, Indre-et-Loire

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097787
Period of construction: 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Beaulieu without staying there?: The château operates as a hotel and its services are available by reservation, which shapes access to the site.
Is the château de Beaulieu a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 20 May 1946, covering its façades, roofs, staircase, the door of the former chapel and its park.
How old is the château de Beaulieu?: The residence dates from the 18th century, with interior decoration added in the 19th century.
Is there parking at the château de Beaulieu?: A private car park is available on site.
How far is the château de Beaulieu from Tours?: The château is located about five kilometres from Tours, on the hillside above the Cher river.