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Château de Beynes, Beynes

Château de Beynes

Beynes Castle

Beynes

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Beynes

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Château de Beynes stands in Beynes (Yvelines), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 13th century, 14th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In the heart of Beynes, in the Mauldre valley, the ruins of the château form a medieval ensemble still readable despite the centuries. Born from a 12th century castrum built to guard a strategic ford, the site underwent defensive alterations before being turned into a pleasure residence, then abandoned by the late 17th century. Visitors come for the military architecture, the remains of walls and towers, and the ditches that still trace the castle's outline.

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What to know

  • The site consists of partially preserved ruins, best visited from the outside rather than as a furnished monument.
  • The monument is a listed historic building, with protection covering notably the remains, the ground and the ditches.
  • The visit takes place right in the town centre of Beynes, at the bottom of the Mauldre valley.
  • The grounds include ditches and uneven structures, so sturdy footwear is advisable.

Where this château is

Beynes · Yvelines · Île-de-France

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Address

Pl. du 8 Mai 1945, 78650 Beynes

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00087370
Period of construction
11th century, 13th century, 14th century, 15th century

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Yvelines

From the same period — 11e siècle