Can you visit the inside of the Château de La Fontaine?

No, the château is a private home occupied by the same family for several generations; only the park is open to visitors.

Where is the Château de La Fontaine located?

It stands in the commune of Olivet, in the Loiret department, on the banks of the Loiret river.

Who designed the park of the Château de La Fontaine?

Tradition credits Le Nôtre with the layout of the original classical garden, later transformed into an English style park in the 19th century.

Is there parking on site?

Yes, the estate has a private car park for visitors.

Château de La Fontaine

Fontaine Castle

Olivet

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Château de La Fontaine stands in Olivet (Loiret), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château de La Fontaine stands in Olivet, on the banks of the Loiret river, within a 20 hectare park crossed by one of its branches. The grounds bear the mark of two major design periods, a classical 17th century layout with its star shaped crossroads, and a 19th century reworking in the English landscape style, the two coexisting rather than one erasing the other. Visitors mainly come to walk beneath the oak groves, among notable species such as cedars, ginkgos and bald cypresses, with views arranged toward the nearby mills and Orléans cathedral. The château itself remains a private residence, held by the same family for close to two and a half centuries.

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What to know

The château is a private residence; only the park can be visited.
A private car park is available for visitors to the estate.
The walk takes place mainly on foot, along earth paths and lawns, with no particular difficulty.
The park, listed as a protected site since 1935, is crossed by a branch of the Loiret and bordered by two mills.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: The Domaine de la Fontaine has its own private car park for your guests.

Where this château is

Olivet · Loiret · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

1379 Rue de la Reine Blanche, 45160 Olivet

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

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Château phone number

+33 6 12 54 55 68

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of the Château de La Fontaine?: No, the château is a private home occupied by the same family for several generations; only the park is open to visitors.
Where is the Château de La Fontaine located?: It stands in the commune of Olivet, in the Loiret department, on the banks of the Loiret river.
Who designed the park of the Château de La Fontaine?: Tradition credits Le Nôtre with the layout of the original classical garden, later transformed into an English style park in the 19th century.
Is there parking on site?: Yes, the estate has a private car park for visitors.