Can you visit the château de Chambonnet?

The available facts do not specify any opening hours or admission fees for this monument.

How old is the château de Chambonnet?

The tower was built in the mid-16th century, despite its medieval-looking appearance.

What can be seen inside the château de Chambonnet?

It contains wall paintings from the late 16th century, depicting mythological and architectural themes.

Is the château de Chambonnet a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 2001, covering the tower and its painted decoration.

Château de Chambonnet

Chambonnet Castle

Dompierre-sur-Besbre

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Where: Dompierre-sur-Besbre

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Château de Chambonnet stands in Dompierre-sur-Besbre (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: milieu 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Dompierre-sur-Besbre, the château de Chambonnet consists of a large circular brick tower built in the mid-16th century, with an appearance that misleadingly suggests medieval origins. Its thin walls and lack of real defensive features reveal that it was meant as a residence rather than a stronghold. Inside, wall paintings from the end of the same century survive, drawing on mythological themes and architectural motifs commissioned by the lord of the estate.

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What to know

The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 2001, covering the tower and its painted decoration.
No verified opening hours or admission prices are available for this site.
The visit centers on a single tower, which limits the time needed on site.
The château is located in the town of Dompierre-sur-Besbre, in the Allier département.

Where this château is

Dompierre-sur-Besbre · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Dompierre-sur-Besbre, Allier

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA03000011
Period of construction: milieu 16th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Chambonnet?: The available facts do not specify any opening hours or admission fees for this monument.
How old is the château de Chambonnet?: The tower was built in the mid-16th century, despite its medieval-looking appearance.
What can be seen inside the château de Chambonnet?: It contains wall paintings from the late 16th century, depicting mythological and architectural themes.
Is the château de Chambonnet a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 2001, covering the tower and its painted decoration.