Can you visit the inside of the Château de Ferrières?

No, the château is privately owned and only the exterior, facades and gate, can be seen.

How old is the Château de Ferrières?

It was built around 1540, with alterations around 1628 and then 1770.

Is the Château de Ferrières a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 12 October 1973, for its facades, roofs and gateway.

Where is the Château de Ferrières located?

It stands on the banks of the Tardoire river, in the commune of Montbron in Charente, next to the Château de Chabrot.

Château de Ferrières (Montbron)

Montbron

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Where: Montbron

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Château de Ferrières stands in Montbron (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, first half of the 17th century, fourth quarter of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

On the banks of the Tardoire river, close to Montbron, the Château de Ferrières shows off its pepper pot towers and 16th century main building, altered over later centuries. The property is viewed from the outside, past the 18th century entrance gate and facades that still bear Renaissance style carved dormer windows. Visitors mainly come for the defensive architecture, with its turrets, loopholes and gateway that replaced the old drawbridge, in a setting that remains largely private.

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What to know

The château is a private property, still owned by the du Rousseau de Ferrière family.
Visits are made from the outside, along the entrance gate and facades.
As no opening hours or prices are published, it is best to check locally before visiting.
The site is reachable on foot from Montbron, right next to the Château de Chabrot.
The protected elements are the facades, roofs and entrance gate with its wrought iron grille.

Where this château is

Montbron · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

16220 Montbron

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

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00104426
Period of construction: 16th century, first half of the 17th century, fourth quarter of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of the Château de Ferrières?: No, the château is privately owned and only the exterior, facades and gate, can be seen.
How old is the Château de Ferrières?: It was built around 1540, with alterations around 1628 and then 1770.
Is the Château de Ferrières a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 12 October 1973, for its facades, roofs and gateway.
Where is the Château de Ferrières located?: It stands on the banks of the Tardoire river, in the commune of Montbron in Charente, next to the Château de Chabrot.