When was Béost built?

The main residence dates from the 18th century. Between 1770 and 1801, its structure evolved, and the chapel may represent the oldest part of the building.

What is protected at Béost?

The entire park with its grounds, features, paths and historic water system; the chapel and greenhouse with their interior finishes; the facades and roofs of the château and all dependent structures.

What vegetation grows in the park?

The park retains 18th-century trees including a linden and plane trees, along with 19th-century exotic species such as giant sequoias, cedars of Lebanon, giant arborvitae and tulip trees.

Château de Béost

Béost Castle

Vonnas

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Where: Vonnas

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Château de Béost stands in Vonnas (Ain), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 18th century at Vonnas, Béost is a seigneurial residence accompanied by a chapel, greenhouse and farm buildings. Its 30-hectare park, documented through plans tracing its development from 1770 through the 19th century, contains both historic local vegetation and exotic species added later. From the farm organized around its courtyard to its historic water systems, the ensemble preserves both architectural and landscape features spanning two centuries.

What to know

The château and its grounds have been registered as a historical monument since 2016, protecting the park, chapel, greenhouse, and all building facades and roofs.
The park preserves elements of its historic water system: an old grand canal, water channels, pond and boat-washing shed from the 18th century.
Park vegetation combines 18th-century trees, including a linden and plane trees, with 19th-century exotic species: giant sequoias, cedars of Lebanon, giant arborvitae.
The farm to the east includes functional buildings arranged around a central courtyard: dovecote, barn, stable, pigsty and former wine-making facility.

Where this château is

Vonnas · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

01540 Vonnas

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA01000044
Period of construction: 18th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was Béost built?: The main residence dates from the 18th century. Between 1770 and 1801, its structure evolved, and the chapel may represent the oldest part of the building.
What is protected at Béost?: The entire park with its grounds, features, paths and historic water system; the chapel and greenhouse with their interior finishes; the facades and roofs of the château and all dependent structures.
What vegetation grows in the park?: The park retains 18th-century trees including a linden and plane trees, along with 19th-century exotic species such as giant sequoias, cedars of Lebanon, giant arborvitae and tulip trees.