Château de Chamousset

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Château de Chamousset stands in Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, second half of the 19th century). Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 7, 2026.

Perched in the hills of the Lyonnais region, some forty kilometres from Lyon, Chamousset castle bears the marks of a history going back to the 13th century, thoroughly reshaped at the end of the 19th century under the influence of Viollet-le-Duc and his collaborator Edmond Duthoit. Visitors can see a rebuilt keep, rooms decorated in neo-medieval, neo-Renaissance and neo-Moorish styles, along with interior paintings created by architect Gelis-Didot between 1892 and 1895. The site also keeps the memory of its role in the Resistance in 1944, when paratroopers settled there alongside Allied agents.

What to know

• The guided tour lasts between 45 minutes and one hour.
• The adult ticket costs 8 euros.
• Dogs are not allowed within the grounds.
• A free but unsupervised car park is available on the esplanade, for cars and coaches.
• The castle has been a listed historic monument since 1992.

Practical information

Visit duration

45 min

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

free but unsupervised parking on the château esplanade, for cars and coaches

Where this château is

Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

290 Allée du Château, 69930 Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 6 10 32 77 33

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00118047

Period of construction

16th century, second half of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Chamousset: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €8. Child: €6. Free for: children under 7.

How long does the visit to Chamousset castle take?

The guided tour lasts between 45 minutes and one hour.

Can I visit Chamousset castle with my dog?

No, animals are not allowed within the grounds, even on a leash.

Where can I park to visit Chamousset castle?

A free but unsupervised car park is available on the castle's esplanade, for cars and coaches.

Who restored Chamousset castle?

The 19th century restoration involved Viollet-le-Duc and his collaborator Edmond Duthoit.

Is Chamousset castle a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 5 October 1992.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q22968207
• Mérimée PA00118047
• Official website

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