Can you visit the château de Montmeilleur all year round?

No, it is privately owned and only opens for occasional visits arranged by the owners, notably during the European Heritage Days.

How old is the château de Montmeilleur?

Its current structure dates back to the 15th century, though an earlier fortified house is said to have stood on the same site.

Is the château de Montmeilleur a listed monument?

Yes, its facades and roofs have been listed as a historic monument since an order of 31 December 1979.

How do you get to the château de Montmeilleur?

It is reached via the Chemin de Montmeilleur, a small road branching off the RD66, between Saint-Baudille and Mens.

Is the château de Montmeilleur linked to literature?

Yes, it inspired the setting of Mme Tim's château in Jean Giono's novel Un roi sans divertissement.

Château de Montmeilleur

Montmeilleur Castle

Saint-Baudille-et-Pipet

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Where: Saint-Baudille-et-Pipet

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Château de Montmeilleur stands in Saint-Baudille-et-Pipet (Isère), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Perched on a rise between Saint-Baudille and Mens, the château de Montmeilleur has overlooked the Trièves valley since the 15th century. Originally a fortified house, it was reshaped several times, notably after the French Revolution and again at the turn of the 21st century, and still shows the defensive openings on its ground floor along with a French-style garden. Now privately owned and run as a hospitality venue, it also appears as the setting of Jean Giono's novel Un roi sans divertissement.

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What to know

The château is privately owned and is not open for daily independent visits.
Occasional visits are arranged by the owners, particularly during the European Heritage Days.
Access is via the Chemin de Montmeilleur, a small road branching off the RD66.
The facades and roofs have been listed as a historic monument since 1979.
No fixed opening hours or admission fees are published, as visits depend on dates set by the owners.

Where this château is

Saint-Baudille-et-Pipet · Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Montmeilleur, 38710 Saint-Baudille-et-Pipet

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Château phone number

+33 4 76 34 87 74

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00117248
Period of construction: 15th century

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Can you visit the château de Montmeilleur all year round?: No, it is privately owned and only opens for occasional visits arranged by the owners, notably during the European Heritage Days.
How old is the château de Montmeilleur?: Its current structure dates back to the 15th century, though an earlier fortified house is said to have stood on the same site.
Is the château de Montmeilleur a listed monument?: Yes, its facades and roofs have been listed as a historic monument since an order of 31 December 1979.
How do you get to the château de Montmeilleur?: It is reached via the Chemin de Montmeilleur, a small road branching off the RD66, between Saint-Baudille and Mens.
Is the château de Montmeilleur linked to literature?: Yes, it inspired the setting of Mme Tim's château in Jean Giono's novel Un roi sans divertissement.