When was the château de Saint-Bernard built?

It dates from the late 13th or early 14th century, with later alterations in the 17th and 19th centuries.

Is the château de Saint-Bernard a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since an order of 10 April 1997, covering the outer courtyard and the former moat area.

Is parking available near the château?

A private car park is available on site.

What is the connection between the château and Suzanne Valadon?

She owned it from 1923 and stayed there with her son Maurice Utrillo, who painted it several times.

Château de Saint-Bernard

Saint-Bernard Castle

Saint-Bernard

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Château de Saint-Bernard stands in Saint-Bernard (Ain), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 14th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing above the village of Saint-Bernard in the Ain department, this fortified castle dating from the early 14th century once formed part of a defensive line facing Savoy. Its rectangular enclosure, flanked by two round corner towers and closed off by a tall main building, still conveys the character of a stronghold despite alterations made in the 17th and 19th centuries. The site is also remembered for having hosted painter Suzanne Valadon and her son Maurice Utrillo, who painted it on several occasions.

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What to know

The castle has been a listed historic monument since 1997, including the outer courtyard and the former moat area.
Parking is available in a private car park.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.
The exterior architecture, including the enclosure and towers, remains the most visible feature for visitors.

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Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Private parking

Where this château is

Saint-Bernard · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

152 Av. Suzanne Valadon, 01600 Saint-Bernard

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Château phone number

+33 6 61 73 72 13

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00116614
Period of construction: first quarter of the 14th century, 17th century

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When was the château de Saint-Bernard built?: It dates from the late 13th or early 14th century, with later alterations in the 17th and 19th centuries.
Is the château de Saint-Bernard a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since an order of 10 April 1997, covering the outer courtyard and the former moat area.
Is parking available near the château?: A private car park is available on site.
What is the connection between the château and Suzanne Valadon?: She owned it from 1923 and stayed there with her son Maurice Utrillo, who painted it several times.