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Château de Bouthéon, Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Château de Bouthéon

Bouthéon Castle

Andrézieux-Bouthéon

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Château de Bouthéon stands in Andrézieux-Bouthéon (Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a promontory above the Loire river and the Forez plain, Bouthéon castle carries seven centuries of history, having belonged in turn to the counts of Forez, the La Fayette family, the Bourbons and the Gadagne family before passing into municipal ownership. Visitors come mainly for the panorama from the belvedere tower, taking in the Forez hills, the Pilat massif and the Lyonnais hills, as well as for the site's museum, aquarium and animal and botanical park. The north wing, dating from the time of Mathieu de Bourbon at the end of the 15th century, still displays decoration bearing the emblems of the Bourbon dukes and the reigning monarchs.

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What to know

  • The site is open one day a week according to current opening hours.
  • The castle has belonged to the town since 1995 and now houses a cultural complex including a museum, an aquarium and an animal and botanical park.
  • The visit includes access to a belvedere tower offering a panoramic view over the Forez plain and surrounding mountain ranges.
  • Parts of the estate are also used for corporate seminars.

Practical information

Opening hours

July-August
9h30-18h (dernier billet 17h)

Annual closures : every Monday

Visit duration
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Wheelchair access
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Dogs
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Parking
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Please note, the lower part of the park has uneven terrain (not accessible to persons with reduced mobility).

On site

  • Child-friendly

Where this château is

Andrézieux-Bouthéon · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire

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Château phone number

+33 4 77 55 78 00

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Heritage status
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Frequently asked

What can you see at Bouthéon castle?
The site includes a museum, an aquarium, an animal and botanical park, and a belvedere tower with a view over the Forez plain.
Who owned Bouthéon castle?
It belonged successively to the counts of Forez, the La Fayette family, the Bourbon dukes and the Gadagne family, before becoming town property in 1995.
Is Bouthéon castle open every day?
No, the site is only open one day a week according to current opening hours.
Where is Bouthéon castle located?
It stands in the commune of Andrézieux-Bouthéon, in the Loire department, on a promontory overlooking the river.

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