Who built the château de Mornay?

The present château was built at the end of the 16th century on the site of an earlier feudal stronghold, part of which, a tower, still stands near the outbuildings.

Can you visit the château de Mornay?

Yes, but only by prior booking, through a guided tour led by the owner.

Is the château accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

The areas open to visitors are all on one level.

Is parking available on site?

Yes, there is a parking area on the grounds that stays lit in the evening.

What can be seen in the park?

The moat-encircled park features statues, walking paths and two officially recognised remarkable trees.

Château de Mornay

Mornay Castle

Saint-Pierre-de-l'Isle

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Where: Saint-Pierre-de-l'Isle

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Château de Mornay stands in Saint-Pierre-de-l'Isle (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Mornay stands at the southern end of a broad moated park in the village of Saint-Pierre-de-l'Isle, Charente-Maritime. Begun in the late 16th century on the site of an older stronghold, it retains a fortified gatehouse, two square towers linked by a gallery, and a main building whose painted ceiling depicts Ovid's Metamorphoses. Listed as a historic monument, the estate can be visited by appointment, led by its owner.

What to know

The visitable areas are on ground level, with no stairs to climb.
Parking is available on site and remains lit in the evening.
Visits are by appointment, guided by the owner of the estate.
The château and its park, including the old tower and the gatehouse, have been listed as historic monuments since 1949.
The park includes two officially recognised remarkable trees and can be explored on foot, with statues set along its paths.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Ground floor accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: On-site parking, lit in the evening

The ground floor (three reception rooms, part of the bedrooms, the living rooms) as well as the park are accessible to strollers and people with reduced mobility

Where this château is

Saint-Pierre-de-l'Isle · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

216 Route de Ribemont Mornay, 17330 Saint-Pierre-de-l'Isle

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

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Château phone number

+33 6 72 73 38 76

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PJR17008886
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 16th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the château de Mornay?: The present château was built at the end of the 16th century on the site of an earlier feudal stronghold, part of which, a tower, still stands near the outbuildings.
Can you visit the château de Mornay?: Yes, but only by prior booking, through a guided tour led by the owner.
Is the château accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: The areas open to visitors are all on one level.
Is parking available on site?: Yes, there is a parking area on the grounds that stays lit in the evening.
What can be seen in the park?: The moat-encircled park features statues, walking paths and two officially recognised remarkable trees.