Is the Château de Commercy inhabited or open to visitors?

It is no longer a private residence: it houses Commercy's town hall and library, with some parts open for visits.

What is the origin of the Château de Commercy?

It stands on the site of a 13th-century fortress, remodelled over the centuries before the baroque château was built in the early 18th century.

Why is the Château de Commercy linked to Stanislas Leszczynski?

The deposed Polish king, father-in-law of Louis XV, made it one of his favourite residences from 1744, hosting Voltaire among others.

Was the Château de Commercy destroyed?

It was badly damaged by a fire in 1944 and later restored, with the work completed in 1977.

Château de Commercy

Commercy Castle

Commercy

Access

Opens occasionally

Guided tours run by the tourist office: daily in July and August, on the Heritage Days weekend for individuals, all year round on request for groups. Free access during temporary exhibitions. Booking: tourisme.cc-cvv@orange.fr, +33 3 29 91 33 16.

Source: Office de tourisme Commercy Void Vaucouleurs, courriel du 25 septembre 2026

Tickets and prices

Adult: €4

Free for Tarif de groupe (plus de 20 personnes) : 3 € par personne.

Where: Commercy

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Sleep nearby

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Château de Commercy stands in Commercy (Meuse), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 18th century). Adult admission costs 4 EUR. The building opens only occasionally, for events.

Located in Commercy, this château once served as the seat of a sovereign principality before becoming, in the 18th century, a baroque residence for the deposed Polish king Stanislas Leszczynski. Built over the foundations of a medieval fortress, it retains its horseshoe-shaped courtyard lined with arcaded outbuildings. Badly damaged by fire in 1944, it now houses the town's municipal offices and library.

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What to know

The adult admission fee is 4 euros.
The château, now housing the town hall and library, can only be partly visited.
The horseshoe courtyard and outbuildings, listed as historic monuments, remain the main architectural feature to see.
As the building is not furnished as a period residence, the visit focuses mainly on architecture and history.

Practical information

Opening hours

juillet et août: visites guidées tous les jours ; accès libre pendant les expositions temporaires
Toute l’année: visites guidées pour les groupes sur réservation (tourisme.cc-cvv@orange.fr, 03 29 91 33 16) ; visites pour les individuels le week-end des Journées européennes du patrimoine

Prices

Adult: €4

Free for Tarif de groupe (plus de 20 personnes) : 3 € par personne.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Commercy · Meuse · Grand Est

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Address

Commercy, Meuse

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

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00106510
Period of construction: first quarter of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Commercy: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €4. Free for: tarif de groupe (plus de 20 personnes) : 3 € par personne.
Is the Château de Commercy inhabited or open to visitors?: It is no longer a private residence: it houses Commercy's town hall and library, with some parts open for visits.
What is the origin of the Château de Commercy?: It stands on the site of a 13th-century fortress, remodelled over the centuries before the baroque château was built in the early 18th century.
Why is the Château de Commercy linked to Stanislas Leszczynski?: The deposed Polish king, father-in-law of Louis XV, made it one of his favourite residences from 1744, hosting Voltaire among others.
Was the Château de Commercy destroyed?: It was badly damaged by a fire in 1944 and later restored, with the work completed in 1977.