Is the Château de Charmeil connected to the Vichy regime?

Yes, Marshal Pétain stayed there during the summers of 1943 and 1944 and received the German general Gerd von Rundstedt.

Who owned the Château de Charmeil in the seventeenth century?

It belonged to the Douet family, whose member Gabriel Douet served as governor of Vichy on behalf of the king.

Has the Château de Charmeil been altered over time?

Its roof was changed in 1818, removing the mansard sections and the decorative frieze on the façade, following an earlier restoration in 1770.

Did a diplomatic meeting take place at the Château de Charmeil?

Yes, a secret meeting between Pierre Laval and the German diplomat Rudolf Rahn was held there in August 1942.

Château de Charmeil

Charmeil Castle

Charmeil

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

The Château de Charmeil stands in the village of Charmeil, in the Allier department, surrounded by a heavily wooded park. Its two-storey façade, pierced with numerous windows, leads to a raised entrance reached by a curved staircase. The building is chiefly remembered for its twentieth-century past: Marshal Pétain stayed there in 1943 and 1944, and hosted the German general Gerd von Rundstedt on two occasions.

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What to know

The château belonged in the seventeenth century to the Douet family, lords of Saint-Germain and Chambon.
The roof was altered in 1818, when the mansard sections and the decorative frieze on the façade were removed.
An earlier restoration of the building took place in 1770.
The estate is set within a heavily shaded park.
The château is listed in the general inventory of cultural heritage.

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Where this château is

Charmeil · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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12 Rue du Château, 03110 Charmeil

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+33 7 88 51 18 42

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown; Mérimée record IA00063291

Frequently asked

Is the Château de Charmeil connected to the Vichy regime?: Yes, Marshal Pétain stayed there during the summers of 1943 and 1944 and received the German general Gerd von Rundstedt.
Who owned the Château de Charmeil in the seventeenth century?: It belonged to the Douet family, whose member Gabriel Douet served as governor of Vichy on behalf of the king.
Has the Château de Charmeil been altered over time?: Its roof was changed in 1818, removing the mansard sections and the decorative frieze on the façade, following an earlier restoration in 1770.
Did a diplomatic meeting take place at the Château de Charmeil?: Yes, a secret meeting between Pierre Laval and the German diplomat Rudolf Rahn was held there in August 1942.