What remains of the château de Pipet?

Only ruins of the former stronghold remain, its fortifications having been demolished in the seventeenth century on Richelieu's orders.

How do you get to the château de Pipet?

The site sits atop Mont Pipet in Vienne and is reached by walking uphill.

Can you visit the inside of the château de Pipet?

No, only outdoor ruins remain, with no interior to visit.

How old is the château de Pipet?

The original stronghold dates back to the eleventh century, built by the kings of Burgundy.

Château de Pipet

Pipet Castle

Vienne

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Château de Pipet stands in Vienne (Isère), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The ruins of the château de Pipet stand atop Mont Pipet, overlooking the town of Vienne from 277 metres. Originally a stronghold built by the kings of Burgundy, it later became the object of disputes between canons, archbishops and the dauphin of Viennois. Demolished on Richelieu's orders in the seventeenth century, the site today draws visitors mainly for the view over the town and the Rhône valley.

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What to know

Reaching the site requires a walk uphill to the top of Mont Pipet.
Only open-air ruins remain; there is no enclosed building to visit.
The spot offers a view over the town of Vienne and the Rhône valley.
No reliable information exists regarding opening hours or an entrance fee.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	06:00-20:00
Tuesday	06:00-20:00
Wednesday (today)	06:00-20:00
Thursday	06:00-20:00
Friday	06:00-20:00
Saturday	06:00-20:00
Sunday	06:00-20:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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Where this château is

Vienne · Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

24 Rue Pipet, 38200 Vienne

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What remains of the château de Pipet?: Only ruins of the former stronghold remain, its fortifications having been demolished in the seventeenth century on Richelieu's orders.
How do you get to the château de Pipet?: The site sits atop Mont Pipet in Vienne and is reached by walking uphill.
Can you visit the inside of the château de Pipet?: No, only outdoor ruins remain, with no interior to visit.
How old is the château de Pipet?: The original stronghold dates back to the eleventh century, built by the kings of Burgundy.