Who built the château de La Chaize?

The building was designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and the gardens by Le Nôtre, commissioned by François de La Chaize d'Aix in the late 17th century.

Can you visit the château de La Chaize?

Yes, the main building, some reception rooms and the formal French garden are open to the public on a schedule covering five days a week.

Are the vineyards and winery open to visitors?

The estate includes a working vineyard and a 17th-century winery, both part of what can be seen on site.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been classified since 1972 for its facades, roofs and gardens, with further listing added in 2019 and 2020 for other parts of the estate.

Château de La Chaize

Chaize Castle

Odenas

Access

Partly open

The château is partially open to visits, as the interior is under renovation and not open to the public; the wine estate and its historic cellar can be visited all year round from Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm, by reservation, with Sundays and Mondays available on request.

Source: Château de La Chaize, courriel du 16 octobre 2026

Tickets and prices

Adult: €30

Buy tickets from the official ticket office

Prices checked at the source on October 16, 2026

Where: Odenas

Official entry: hours and prices maintained by the château itself.

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château de La Chaize stands in Odenas (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 17th century). Adult admission costs 30 EUR. Only part of the building can be visited. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 16, 2026.

Set among the Brouilly vineyards, this late 17th-century château combines classical architecture with Italian-inspired touches and a working wine estate. Visitors can see a colonnaded entrance hall, a so-called King's Room decorated with a fresco, and a formal French garden laid out in the style associated with Le Nôtre, including a sun-shaped kitchen garden. The 17th-century winery and the long ageing cellar are reminders that the estate remains, first and foremost, a vineyard.

Written from Château de la Chaize

What’s new

Des visites avec des cuvées plus prestigieuses sont possibles ou encore des visites plus longues avec un tour dans les vignes et dans notre chai enterré sont aussi disponibles.
Le domaine propose aussi des ateliers d’œnologie et des évènements d’entreprises ou privés (séminaire, anniversaire, évènement spécifique, etc).

What to know

The château is open to visitors five days a week, depending on the season.
The whole property is a listed historic monument, including facades, roofs, gardens and outbuildings.
A visit typically combines the 17th-century main building, the formal French garden and winemaking facilities such as the historic winery.
The estate covers several hundred hectares, part of it planted with vines across a few Beaujolais appellations.
The terraced grounds built into the hillside mean the visit involves some changes in level.

Practical information

Opening hours

Tuesday	09:00-18:00
Wednesday	09:00-18:00
Thursday (today)	09:00-18:00
Friday	09:00-18:00
Saturday	09:00-18:00

all year round: du mardi au dimanche de 9h à 18h (sonner au portail « Visiteurs »), dimanches et lundis sur demande

Prices

Adult: €30

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

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Where this château is

Odenas · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Odenas, Rhône

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

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Château phone number

06.13.07.92.76

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00118008
Period of construction: third quarter of the 17th century

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Frequently asked

Château de La Chaize: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €30.
Château de La Chaize: where to buy tickets?: Tickets are sold on the château’s official ticket office, linked at the top of this page.
Who built the château de La Chaize?: The building was designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and the gardens by Le Nôtre, commissioned by François de La Chaize d'Aix in the late 17th century.
Can you visit the château de La Chaize?: Yes, the main building, some reception rooms and the formal French garden are open to the public on a schedule covering five days a week.
Are the vineyards and winery open to visitors?: The estate includes a working vineyard and a 17th-century winery, both part of what can be seen on site.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been classified since 1972 for its facades, roofs and gardens, with further listing added in 2019 and 2020 for other parts of the estate.

Information verified on October 16, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website