Pépinville Castle
Richemont
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Château de Pépinville stands in Richemont (Moselle), in the Grand Est region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The château de Pépinville stands near Richemont, in the Moselle department, on a site first recorded in 1356. Rebuilt and altered several times over the centuries, notably in the 18th century, it was the birthplace in 1855 of historian G. Lenotre, and later housed an orphanage and then a medical-educational institute. A fire in July 2024 destroyed its roof structure, though the chapel was saved.
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What to know
- The château suffered a major fire in July 2024, which destroyed its roof structure.
- Only the chapel on the estate escaped the flames.
- The estate belonged to the town of Richemont before being sold to a private buyer in November 2023.
- No information on opening hours, fees, or visiting arrangements is available.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00-12:30 · 16:00-19:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00-12:30 · 16:00-19:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 08:00-12:30 · 16:00-19:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00-12:30 · 16:00-19:00 |
| Sunday (today) | 08:30-12:00 |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
- Visit duration
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- Wheelchair access
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- Dogs
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- Parking
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Where this château is
Richemont · Moselle · Grand Est
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Address
Chem. de Pepinville, 57270 Richemont
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the château de Pépinville?
- No visiting information is available for this site, particularly following the July 2024 fire.
- What remains of the château after the 2024 fire?
- The roof structure was entirely destroyed, but firefighters managed to save the estate's chapel.
- How old is the château de Pépinville?
- The site is first recorded in 1356, though the building has been destroyed and rebuilt several times since.
- Who was born at the château de Pépinville?
- Historian and academician G. Lenotre, born Louis Léon Théodore Gosselin, was born there in 1855.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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