Château de Saint-Marcel-de-Félines
Saint-Marcel-de-Félines
Access
Opens occasionally
The château offers guided tours only in summer.
Source: Domaine de Saint-Marcel-de-Félines, courriel du 10 septembre 2026
- Where
- Saint-Marcel-de-Félines
To make a day of it
Open within 20 km
Sleep nearby
This week in the agenda
- Medieval animationSun, Sep 20 · château de Sain-Bel32 km
- Guided tour of the Village and the Castle with a presentation of the work in progress by the heritage architectSun, Sep 20 · château de Sain-Bel32 km
- Guided tour of a family home built in 1767 and its park, in the Roannais region of Charlieu.Sun, Sep 20 · château du Poyet28 km
Château de Saint-Marcel-de-Félines stands in Saint-Marcel-de-Félines (Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 16th century, 17th century). The building opens only occasionally, for events.
What the French Ministry of Culture records
A l'origine, maison forte dont on constate l'existence dès le 11e siècle. Restauration du château médiéval ravagé par les Anglais de 1582 à 1587, travaux achevés en 1604 (date sur la tour sud-est). Décoration intérieure à partir de 1661, ainsi que le parc à la française (fermé par un portail en ferronnerie du 18e siècle) et les communs.
Extract from the official record PA00117643 · Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée database, Open Licence
Practical information
Opening hours
- from 13 July to 21 August (except 25 and 26 July)
- 14h00-18h00
Annual closures : 25 and 26 July
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Not verified
On site
- Accommodation
Where this château is
Saint-Marcel-de-Félines · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Address
Rte du Morillon, 42122 Saint-Marcel-de-Félines
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
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- Period of construction
- fourth quarter of the 16th century, 17th century
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22967376
- Mérimée PA00117643
- Official website
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