Can you visit the château de la Gournerie?

No, it is not open for heritage visits; access is as a restaurant guest or for a private event.

How old is the château de la Gournerie?

It was built in 1623 and altered during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Where is the château de la Gournerie located?

In Saint-Herblain, Loire-Atlantique, a few minutes from Nantes near the Atlantis retail park.

Does the town own the château?

Yes, it was sold to the town of Saint-Herblain in 1973.

Can you hold a wedding at the château de la Gournerie?

Yes, a hall and its surroundings can be privatised for receptions of up to 140 guests.

Château de la Gournerie

Gournerie Castle

Orvault

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Where: Orvault

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Château de la Gournerie stands in Orvault (Loire-Atlantique), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de la Gournerie stands in Saint-Herblain, on the edge of Nantes, within a 70-hectare wooded park. Built in 1623 and later altered over the following centuries, it was transferred to the town in 1973 and now operates as a restaurant and event venue. It is no longer open as a heritage site to visit, but the 17th- and 18th-century building can be experienced through a meal or a private function held there.

What to know

The château is not open for tourist visits; it operates as a restaurant and event venue.
It is accessed via the route de Vannes, a few minutes from the Atlantis retail area and central Nantes.
The building sits within a 70-hectare wooded park with outdoor terraces.
Rooms can be privatised for business meals, seminars or weddings.
No heritage visiting hours or admission fees are available, as only the restaurant's own services are accessible.

Practical information

Opening hours

Tuesday	11:30-16:00
Wednesday	11:30-16:00
Thursday	11:30-16:00
Friday	11:30-16:00
Sunday	11:30-16:00

du mardi au vendredi et dimanche midi: 11h30-16h00
réservation groupe du mardi au dimanche: 11h30-16h00 et 19h30-23h00
séminaires du lundi au vendredi: 8h00-18h00

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

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Food and drink

Where this château is

Orvault · Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire

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Address

All. du Château, 44800 Saint-Herblain

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Château phone number

+33 2 40 63 28 86

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de la Gournerie?: No, it is not open for heritage visits; access is as a restaurant guest or for a private event.
How old is the château de la Gournerie?: It was built in 1623 and altered during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Where is the château de la Gournerie located?: In Saint-Herblain, Loire-Atlantique, a few minutes from Nantes near the Atlantis retail park.
Does the town own the château?: Yes, it was sold to the town of Saint-Herblain in 1973.
Can you hold a wedding at the château de la Gournerie?: Yes, a hall and its surroundings can be privatised for receptions of up to 140 guests.