Can the château de Lancosme be visited?

The available sources do not mention public visiting arrangements for this privately owned château.

How old is the château de Lancosme?

The original building dates from the 15th century, before being extensively rebuilt in the 19th century.

Who redesigned the château in the 19th century?

The renovation was carried out under architect Alfred Dauvergne for the Crombez family.

What is the connection between the château de Lancosme and the Lancôme brand?

The estate's name inspired Armand Petitjean to name the perfume brand, blending it with a reference to Place Vendôme.

Château de Lancosme

Lancosme Castle

Vendœuvres

Access

Not open to visitors

Privately owned, not open to visitors.

Source: Parc naturel régional de la Brenne, courriel du 20 septembre 2026

Where: Vendœuvres

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château de Lancosme stands in Vendœuvres (Indre), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is not open to visitors.

North of the Lancosme forest, in the Brenne region, this château founded in the 15th century was reshaped in the 19th century by architect Alfred Dauvergne, in a neo-medieval style. Owned successively by the Savary de Lancosme family and then the Crombez and Lestrange families, it has served many purposes over time, from an agricultural school to a wartime shelter for the Condé museum's collections, and later a home for a group of musicians. The estate's name also inspired that of the perfume brand Lancôme.

Written from Château de Lancosme

What to know

The château is a private property and public access is not specified in the available sources.
The estate lies in the Brenne area, known for its ponds and natural landscapes, west of Châteauroux.
The interior reportedly includes numerous rooms, among them a large reception hall.
No reliable information on opening hours, prices or accessibility is available for this listing.

Where this château is

Vendœuvres · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

1 Rue du Château de Lancosme, 36500 Vendœuvres

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Frequently asked

Can the château de Lancosme be visited?: The available sources do not mention public visiting arrangements for this privately owned château.
How old is the château de Lancosme?: The original building dates from the 15th century, before being extensively rebuilt in the 19th century.
Who redesigned the château in the 19th century?: The renovation was carried out under architect Alfred Dauvergne for the Crombez family.
What is the connection between the château de Lancosme and the Lancôme brand?: The estate's name inspired Armand Petitjean to name the perfume brand, blending it with a reference to Place Vendôme.

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