Can the château de Caramagne be visited all year round?

No, it is a private property that traditionally opens to the public only during Heritage Days.

Who built the château de Caramagne?

It was built in the 16th century by the Piedmontese jurist Bernadino Becchi.

Why is the château de Caramagne associated with Lamartine?

The poet Alphonse de Lamartine signed his marriage contract with Marianne Elisa Birch in the grand salon of the château in 1820.

Is the château de Caramagne a listed monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 1963, covering its facades, roofs and two entrance pavilions.

Château de Caramagne

Caramagne Castle

Chambéry

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Château de Caramagne stands in Chambéry (Savoie), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing on the Boisse hill above Chambéry, this 16th century château was built by the Piedmontese jurist Bernadino Becchi before passing through several Savoyard families. Its main features are the marble-columned loggia with trompe l'oeil paintings and the stuccoed grand salon where Alphonse de Lamartine signed his marriage contract in 1820. The grounds keep an Italianate character, with an avenue of plane trees and outbuildings arranged in a semicircle around the entrance.

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What to know

The château is privately owned, which limits regular public access.
It traditionally opens to visitors during Heritage Days.
The listed protection covers the facades, roofs and the two entrance pavilions.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees or accessibility.

Where this château is

Chambéry · Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Chambéry, Savoie

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00118226

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Frequently asked

Can the château de Caramagne be visited all year round?: No, it is a private property that traditionally opens to the public only during Heritage Days.
Who built the château de Caramagne?: It was built in the 16th century by the Piedmontese jurist Bernadino Becchi.
Why is the château de Caramagne associated with Lamartine?: The poet Alphonse de Lamartine signed his marriage contract with Marianne Elisa Birch in the grand salon of the château in 1820.
Is the château de Caramagne a listed monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 1963, covering its facades, roofs and two entrance pavilions.