Can you visit the Montferrand castle freely?

No, only the room with the murals can be seen, during tours organised by the town.

What do the murals in the castle depict?

They show the wedding of Charles the Bold to Margaret of York, celebrated in 1468.

How old is the Montferrand castle?

It dates back to the late 14th century, built on the site of a former Lagnieu fortification tower.

Is the castle still lived in?

Yes, it is now divided into several sections, some of which are private homes.

Château de Montferrand (Lagnieu)

Lagnieu

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Lagnieu

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Château de Montferrand stands in Lagnieu (Ain), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Lagnieu, in the Ain department, the Montferrand castle stands on the site of a former 14th-century town fortification tower. The building, now split into several privately owned sections, retains two Gothic fireplaces on its first floor, along with window seats and French-style ceilings. One room holds 16th-century murals depicting the wedding of Charles the Bold, restored and open to the public through visits organised by the town.

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What to know

Most of the castle is privately owned and inhabited, only the room with the murals can be visited.
Access to that room is limited to guided tours organised by the town of Lagnieu.
The building has been a listed historic monument since 1990.
The original roof was replaced in 1974 with a reinforced concrete slab covered in sheet metal.

Where this château is

Lagnieu · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Rue du Vieux Château, 01150 Lagnieu

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00116607

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Montferrand castle freely?: No, only the room with the murals can be seen, during tours organised by the town.
What do the murals in the castle depict?: They show the wedding of Charles the Bold to Margaret of York, celebrated in 1468.
How old is the Montferrand castle?: It dates back to the late 14th century, built on the site of a former Lagnieu fortification tower.
Is the castle still lived in?: Yes, it is now divided into several sections, some of which are private homes.