Can the château de la Motte-Farchat be visited?

No verified information specifies visiting conditions; only the protected parts (façades, roofs, gatehouse, north tower) fall under the historic monument listing.

What is the origin of the château de la Motte-Farchat?

It was built in 1525 by Guillaume de Villaines, on the site of a former feudal mound.

What architectural style does the château show?

It was inspired by the château d'Amboise, with a rectangular main building and a slate roof.

Is the château listed as a historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 27 March 1964.

Chateau de la Motte-Farchat

Fleury-sur-Loire

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Fleury-sur-Loire

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Open within 20 km

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Château de la Motte-Farchat stands in Fleury-sur-Loire (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second quarter of the 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Fleury-sur-Loire, the château de la Motte-Farchat stands on the site of a former feudal mound overlooking the left bank of the Loire. Built in 1525 by Guillaume de Villaines in a style echoing the château d'Amboise, it has a rectangular main building under a slate roof, flanked by towers added in the 19th century. Visitors can notice the entrance door topped with the Villaines family coat of arms and a round tower surviving from the earlier medieval structure.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1964, protecting its façades, roofs, entrance gatehouse and north tower.
No verified information is available regarding visiting hours or admission fees.
The building stands in a rural setting along the Loire river, in the Nièvre department.
An exterior visit allows visitors to see the 16th-century architecture alongside 19th-century additions.

Where this château is

Fleury-sur-Loire · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

58240 Fleury-sur-Loire

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00112891
Period of construction: second quarter of the 16th century

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Frequently asked

Can the château de la Motte-Farchat be visited?: No verified information specifies visiting conditions; only the protected parts (façades, roofs, gatehouse, north tower) fall under the historic monument listing.
What is the origin of the château de la Motte-Farchat?: It was built in 1525 by Guillaume de Villaines, on the site of a former feudal mound.
What architectural style does the château show?: It was inspired by the château d'Amboise, with a rectangular main building and a slate roof.
Is the château listed as a historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 27 March 1964.