When was the château de Bonson built?

Its oldest part dates from 1686, originally a rural dwelling belonging to the Sauveterre family.

What can be seen in the château de Bonson's park?

The park contains an orangery with twenty-four rounded bays, rare tree species, and the old medieval Notre-Dame church.

Is the church on the estate protected as a historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed on the supplementary inventory of historic monuments since a decree of 3 November 1987.

Who owns the château de Bonson today?

The estate belongs to the descendants of the Praire de Neysieux family, who acquired it by marriage after the Gonyn de Forette family.

Château de Bonson

Bonson Castle

Bonson

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Where: Bonson

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Château de Bonson stands in Bonson (Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Set in the heart of the village of Bonson, in the Loire department, this modest-origin residence went through several transformations before becoming a pleasure estate. Its oldest section dates back to 1686, originally a simple rural dwelling belonging to the Sauveterre family. Visitors come mainly for the orangery, lined with twenty-four rounded bays, and the park planted with rare trees such as incense cedars, bald cypresses and Atlas cedars, which surrounds the village's medieval church.

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What to know

The château stands right in the centre of the village of Bonson, in the Loire department.
The medieval Notre-Dame church, set within the park, is a frequented pilgrimage site and has been a listed historic monument since 1987.
A stream called the Bénédiction, an old millrace dug by the priors of Saint-Rambert, runs the full length of the park.
The park features rare tree species, making for an easy, leisurely walk.

Where this château is

Bonson · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

42160 Bonson

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Frequently asked

When was the château de Bonson built?: Its oldest part dates from 1686, originally a rural dwelling belonging to the Sauveterre family.
What can be seen in the château de Bonson's park?: The park contains an orangery with twenty-four rounded bays, rare tree species, and the old medieval Notre-Dame church.
Is the church on the estate protected as a historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed on the supplementary inventory of historic monuments since a decree of 3 November 1987.
Who owns the château de Bonson today?: The estate belongs to the descendants of the Praire de Neysieux family, who acquired it by marriage after the Gonyn de Forette family.