When was Montlebeau château built?

The manor dates from the fifteenth century and belonged to the viscounty of Bridiers.

What can be seen inside?

Decorated fireplaces, notably on the first floor with capitals, and traces of former wooden fittings, although the floors have disappeared.

Is the château open to visitors?

Classified as a historical monument since 2003, the manor has no publicly established visiting conditions; contact the municipality to learn about access arrangements.

Manoir de Montlebeau

Vareilles

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Vareilles

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Château de Montlebeau stands in Vareilles (Creuse), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the fifteenth century at Vareilles in Creuse, this manor represents the typical noble architecture of the region. Two corner towers frame the main façade, which is divided by a spiral staircase tower. The building, which belonged to the viscounty of Bridiers, is among the rare surviving medieval noble residences of the area. Inside, decorated fireplaces and traces of period features bear witness to its past.

What to know

The building was classified as a historical monument in March 2003.
Access and visiting conditions are not publicly documented: contact the town hall of Vareilles for practical information.
The building offers three levels, but the interior shows partial preservation with missing floors.

Where this château is

Vareilles · Creuse · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Vareilles, Creuse

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00100217
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Montlebeau château built?: The manor dates from the fifteenth century and belonged to the viscounty of Bridiers.
What can be seen inside?: Decorated fireplaces, notably on the first floor with capitals, and traces of former wooden fittings, although the floors have disappeared.
Is the château open to visitors?: Classified as a historical monument since 2003, the manor has no publicly established visiting conditions; contact the municipality to learn about access arrangements.