Who built the Château de Montautre?

The Mondin family, recognised as noble by Louis XI in 1461, built the château after the Hundred Years' War, with the structure completed by the stair tower in 1550.

Can you visit the Château de Montautre on your own?

No, visits take the form of a guided tour led by the owner, by prior arrangement.

What can you see during the visit?

The tour goes through the outer courtyard and its Gallo-Roman remains, the guards' lodge with its small museum, then the manor itself with the kitchen, living room, stair tower and several bedrooms.

Is the Château de Montautre a listed historic monument?

Yes, it was listed by an order dated 28 July 2025, which protects the buildings, courtyards and terrace.

Can you stay overnight at the Château de Montautre?

Guest rooms are available on site, in addition to the monument visit.

Château de Montautre

Montautre Castle

Fromental

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Visit duration: 90 min
Where: Fromental

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Château de Montautre stands in Fromental (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château de Montautre stands in Fromental, in the Haute-Vienne department, on a ridge overlooking a tributary of the Semme that has been occupied for thousands of years. Built by the Mondin family after the Hundred Years' War and completed with its stair tower in the mid-16th century, the estate has kept its medieval architecture along with Gallo-Roman remains found on site. The guided tour, led by the owner, takes visitors through the outer courtyard, the guards' lodge with its small museum, and the manor rooms, including the countess's chamber and the library.

What to know

The guided tour lasts about an hour and a half.
Visits are led by the owner and must be arranged in advance.
The site holds remains ranging from the Neolithic period through Gallo-Roman times to the medieval and Renaissance château.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since an order dated 28 July 2025, covering the main structures, courtyards and terrace.
Guest rooms are available on site for an overnight stay after the visit, but this is separate from the monument tour itself.

Practical information

Opening hours

from March 21 to November 1: 12h-18h

Visit duration: 90 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Fromental · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

1 Montautre, 87250 Fromental

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

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Château phone number

+33 6 07 53 00 45

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA87000059

Frequently asked

Who built the Château de Montautre?: The Mondin family, recognised as noble by Louis XI in 1461, built the château after the Hundred Years' War, with the structure completed by the stair tower in 1550.
Can you visit the Château de Montautre on your own?: No, visits take the form of a guided tour led by the owner, by prior arrangement.
What can you see during the visit?: The tour goes through the outer courtyard and its Gallo-Roman remains, the guards' lodge with its small museum, then the manor itself with the kitchen, living room, stair tower and several bedrooms.
Is the Château de Montautre a listed historic monument?: Yes, it was listed by an order dated 28 July 2025, which protects the buildings, courtyards and terrace.
Can you stay overnight at the Château de Montautre?: Guest rooms are available on site, in addition to the monument visit.