Can the Château de Saint-Germain-Beaupré be visited?

No information is available on visiting conditions, opening hours or prices for this privately owned château.

How old is the Château de Saint-Germain-Beaupré?

The current building dates from the late 16th century, built for Gabriel Foucault on the site of a 12th century stronghold.

Which parts of the château are protected as historic monuments?

The vaulted interior staircase was listed in 1941, while the facades, roofs, moats and the 17th century entrance pavilion were classified in 1946.

What remains of the original château?

The entrance pavilion, the main building, three large round towers and a smaller tower survive, surrounded by wide moats.

Château de Saint-Germain-Beaupré

Saint-Germain-Beaupré Castle

Saint-Germain-Beaupré

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Where: Saint-Germain-Beaupré

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Château de Saint-Germain-Beaupré stands in Saint-Germain-Beaupré (Creuse), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In the Creuse department, the Château de Saint-Germain-Beaupré stands on the site of a medieval stronghold, replaced at the end of the 16th century by a residence built for Gabriel Foucault on an unusual pentagonal plan. Wide moats, three massive round towers and a main building topped with brick machicolations make up most of what survives today. A brick and stone entrance porch, added during 17th century restoration work, and a vaulted interior staircase with ogival ribs from the original construction can also be seen.

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Where this château is

Saint-Germain-Beaupré · Creuse · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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23160

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00100163
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Can the Château de Saint-Germain-Beaupré be visited?: No information is available on visiting conditions, opening hours or prices for this privately owned château.
How old is the Château de Saint-Germain-Beaupré?: The current building dates from the late 16th century, built for Gabriel Foucault on the site of a 12th century stronghold.
Which parts of the château are protected as historic monuments?: The vaulted interior staircase was listed in 1941, while the facades, roofs, moats and the 17th century entrance pavilion were classified in 1946.
What remains of the original château?: The entrance pavilion, the main building, three large round towers and a smaller tower survive, surrounded by wide moats.