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Château de Molleron, Vaudebarrier

Castle of Molleron

Vaudebarrier

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Vaudebarrier

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Molleron stands in Vaudebarrier (Saône-et-Loire), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The Château de Molleron stands in Vaudebarrier, in Saône-et-Loire, on a terrace above the Ozolette river. Its 16th century main building bears a curved pediment carved with the coats of arms of the Chanay and Macheco families, flanked by two square turrets, one of which houses a chapel. The adjoining outbuildings, with round towers and turrets pierced by tiny openings, complete the ensemble, which remains a private property.

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What to know

  • The château is privately owned and is not open to visitors.
  • It can only be glimpsed from outside, on its spur overlooking the Ozolette river.
  • No opening hours or admission fees apply since there is no public access.
  • A Renaissance fireplace brought from the Château de Moulin-Lacour is inside, out of view from the exterior.

Where this château is

Vaudebarrier · Saône-et-Loire · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Vaudebarrier, Saône-et-Loire

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de Molleron?
No, the château is privately owned and closed to the public.
Where is the Château de Molleron located?
It stands in the commune of Vaudebarrier, in Saône-et-Loire, above the Ozolette river.
How old is the Château de Molleron?
The main building dates from the 16th century, with extensions added in 1830.
Who owned the Château de Molleron?
It successively belonged to the de Digoine, Bourgeois, Thésut, Viard, Macheco and Chanay families.

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