Can you visit the château de Pymont?

No, the site is not open to the public and only sparse ruins remain.

Who built the château de Pymont?

It was built in the mid 13th century by the Vienne family.

Is the château de Pymont a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 28 December 1994.

Where is the château de Pymont located?

On a hilltop above the commune of Villeneuve-sous-Pymont, near Lons-le-Saunier in the Jura.

Château de Pymont

Pymont Castle

Villeneuve-sous-Pymont

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Villeneuve-sous-Pymont

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Château de Pymont stands in Villeneuve-sous-Pymont (Jura), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 13th century, 14th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de Pymont stands in ruins on a hilltop overlooking the Lons-le-Saunier basin, in the commune of Villeneuve-sous-Pymont. Built in the mid 13th century by the Vienne family, it formed part of a defensive network alongside the castles of Montmorot and Montaigu. It is not open for visits: the remains, now barely visible, cannot be accessed by the public.

Written from Château de Pymont (Jura)

What to know

The site is not open to the public and cannot be visited.
Only sparse, barely visible ruins remain on the hilltop.
The monument has been a listed historic site (inscrit) since 1994.
No admission fees, opening hours or accessibility details apply since there is no organised visit.

Where this château is

Villeneuve-sous-Pymont · Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Villeneuve-sous-Pymont, Jura

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00132857
Period of construction: first half of the 13th century, 14th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Pymont?: No, the site is not open to the public and only sparse ruins remain.
Who built the château de Pymont?: It was built in the mid 13th century by the Vienne family.
Is the château de Pymont a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 28 December 1994.
Where is the château de Pymont located?: On a hilltop above the commune of Villeneuve-sous-Pymont, near Lons-le-Saunier in the Jura.