Is the château de Saint-Auvent open to the public?

The site mainly hosts temporary contemporary art exhibitions rather than a permanent heritage visit.

Is the château accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes, the exterior and the ground floor are accessible to people with disabilities.

How old is the château de Saint-Auvent?

The site is first mentioned in 1266, but the building seen today was largely rebuilt in the early 17th century.

What remains of the château's original defences?

The outbuildings to the south retain a corner tower pierced with oval gunports from the late-16th-century wars.

Château de Saint-Auvent

Saint-Auvent Castle

Saint-Auvent

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Where: Saint-Auvent

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Château de Saint-Auvent stands in Saint-Auvent (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Saint-Auvent stands at the entrance to the village, within the Périgord-Limousin regional nature park. First mentioned in 1266 but largely rebuilt in the early 17th century, it follows a pentagonal plan around a central courtyard, with a two-winged main building set at an open angle and two corner towers. The outbuildings to the south retain older defensive features, including a tower pierced with oval gunports dating from the late-16th-century wars. The site now hosts contemporary art exhibitions, and its park contains notable trees frequented by many bird species.

What to know

The château offers exterior and ground-floor access for visitors with disabilities.
The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 2001.
It stands at the entrance to the village of Saint-Auvent, near Rochechouart and Saint-Junien.
The site mainly hosts temporary contemporary art exhibitions rather than a standard heritage visit.
The surrounding park contains notable trees that shelter many bird species.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	15:00-19:00
Tuesday	15:00-19:00
Wednesday	15:00-19:00
Thursday	15:00-19:00
Friday (today)	15:00-19:00
Saturday	15:00-19:00
Sunday	15:00-19:00

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: Ground floor accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Accessible outdoors and on the ground floor for people with disabilities

Where this château is

Saint-Auvent · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Le Bourg, 87310 Saint-Auvent

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

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Château phone number

+33 6 03 89 20 50

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA87000020
Period of construction: first half of the 17th century

Frequently asked

Is the château de Saint-Auvent open to the public?: The site mainly hosts temporary contemporary art exhibitions rather than a permanent heritage visit.
Is the château accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: Yes, the exterior and the ground floor are accessible to people with disabilities.
How old is the château de Saint-Auvent?: The site is first mentioned in 1266, but the building seen today was largely rebuilt in the early 17th century.
What remains of the château's original defences?: The outbuildings to the south retain a corner tower pierced with oval gunports from the late-16th-century wars.