Is Rapetour château fully restored?

No, a large part of the building still awaits restoration, with work ongoing for several years.

What is the significance of the round tower?

It is known as the athanor tower, connected to the alchemical symbolism found throughout the château since the 16th century.

Who built Rapetour château?

The keep was built by the Viego family, before the Varennes family added an Italian-style gallery in the 16th century.

Is Rapetour château a listed historic monument?

Yes, it is classified as a historic monument, with the listing covering the whole building under two 1989 decrees.

Where is Rapetour château located?

It stands at the entrance to the village of Theizé, in the Rhône department, in the Beaujolais region.

Château de Rapetour

Rapetour Castle

Theizé

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Where: Theizé

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Rapetour stands in Theizé (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 16th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing at the entrance to the village of Theizé in the Beaujolais region, Rapetour is a fortified medieval house whose keep dates back to the Middle Ages. The Viego family and later the Varennes family left behind defensive features, a round tower and an Italian-style gallery decorated with alchemical symbols. Listed as a historic monument, the building has been under gradual restoration for decades, now surrounded by a medieval garden and replanted vineyards.

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What to know

The château is only partially restored, some areas remain closed to visitors.
The building combines elements from the 13th to the 16th century, including a round tower known as the athanor, linked to alchemical symbolism.
The site is located in the Beaujolais region, near the village of Theizé, in a rural, wine-growing setting.
Visitors should expect to move through a property that is still partly under restoration, so some caution is advised.
No opening hours or prices are listed here, so it is best to check directly before visiting.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday (today)	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	15:30-17:30

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

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Theizé · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

136 Rapetour, 69620 Theizé

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

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Château phone number

+33 6 10 38 53 22

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00118078
Period of construction: 14th century, 16th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Is Rapetour château fully restored?: No, a large part of the building still awaits restoration, with work ongoing for several years.
What is the significance of the round tower?: It is known as the athanor tower, connected to the alchemical symbolism found throughout the château since the 16th century.
Who built Rapetour château?: The keep was built by the Viego family, before the Varennes family added an Italian-style gallery in the 16th century.
Is Rapetour château a listed historic monument?: Yes, it is classified as a historic monument, with the listing covering the whole building under two 1989 decrees.
Where is Rapetour château located?: It stands at the entrance to the village of Theizé, in the Rhône department, in the Beaujolais region.