Is the château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne a listed historic monument?

Yes, it is a listed historic monument, with protection extending to the outbuildings, bridges, enclosure walls and moats.

How old is the château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne?

Its oldest surviving part dates from the 15th century, though most of the current building was constructed in the 16th century.

How do you get to the château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne?

The château stands on two islands of the Boutonne river and is reached by a bridge.

Château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne

Dampierre-sur-Boutonne Castle

Dampierre-sur-Boutonne

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Château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne stands in Dampierre-sur-Boutonne (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century, 17th century). Adult admission costs 10 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built on two islands of the Boutonne river and reached by a bridge, the château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne is known for its Renaissance gallery with two superimposed levels, decorated with carved coffered ceilings full of emblematic and alchemical imagery. Visitors come for this unusual island setting in the Charente-Maritime region, which combines a surviving medieval tower, a 16th-century main building and gardens recreated in an Italian style. The site has survived several disasters over the centuries, including a major fire in 2002, and is still lived in by the family that runs it today.

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What to know

Adult admission is 10 euros.
The château is a listed historic monument, a protection that also covers the outbuildings, bridges, enclosure walls and moats.
Part of the building dates from the 15th century, with major changes made in the 16th century.
Access is via a bridge, as the château stands on two islands.
The château suffered a serious fire in 2002, which explains some of the recent restoration work visible on site.

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Opening hours

Du 7 février au 6 avril inclus: 14h-18h30 du jeudi au dimanche et jours fériés
Du 7 avril au 28 juin inclus: 14h-18h30 du mardi au dimanche et jours fériés
Du 30 juin au 30 août inclus: 10h30-18h30 du mardi au dimanche et jours fériés
Du 1er septembre au 4 octobre inclus: 14h-18h30 du mardi au dimanche et jours fériés
Du 8 octobre au 11 novembre inclus: 14h-18h30 du jeudi au dimanche et jours fériés
Du 12 novembre au 6 décembre inclus: ouverture les week-ends de 14h à 17h30
Ouverture exceptionnelle de Noël: dimanche 27, lundi 28 et mardi 29 décembre

Prices

Adult: €10.00
Reduced: €7.00

Free for Children up to 4 years old, members of the association des amis du château de Dampierre (ACDB)

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Where this château is

Dampierre-sur-Boutonne · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

10 Pl. du Château, 17470 Dampierre-sur-Boutonne

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Château phone number

+33 5 46 33 24 74

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00104667
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

How much does it cost to visit the château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne?: Adult admission is 10 euros.
Is the château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne a listed historic monument?: Yes, it is a listed historic monument, with protection extending to the outbuildings, bridges, enclosure walls and moats.
How old is the château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne?: Its oldest surviving part dates from the 15th century, though most of the current building was constructed in the 16th century.
How do you get to the château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne?: The château stands on two islands of the Boutonne river and is reached by a bridge.