Who built the château de Vaulérault?

It is attributed to the architect Garangeau, who had come to the area to design the oyster beds, and was built for the Cheville family in the early 18th century.

Where is the château de Vaulérault located?

It is located in Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes, in Ille-et-Vilaine, facing the bay of Cancale.

Can the château de Vaulérault be visited?

No verified information indicates public opening conditions.

What can be seen inside the château?

The main salon retains a polychrome marble floor and a staircase with a carved rail, remarkable elements of the original decor.

Château de Vaulérault

Vaulérault Castle

Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes

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Where: Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes

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Château de Vaulérault stands in Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes (Ille-et-Vilaine), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de Vaulérault stands at Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes, facing the bay of Cancale, within an enclosed estate reached by a long avenue. Built in the first half of the 18th century for the Cheville family, it is thought to be the work of Garangeau, who had come to the area to lay out the oyster beds. The main building shows the same three-bay projecting section on both facades, and houses a notable interior, including a polychrome marble floor and a carved staircase rail. A chapel, outbuildings and an old watchtower near the shore complete the estate.

What to know

The château is protected as a listed historic monument since 1993.
The fully enclosed estate is reached by an avenue from the road.
No verified information is available on opening times, prices or visiting conditions.
The site includes several distinct buildings: the main house, a chapel, outbuildings and a watchtower.

Where this château is

Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne

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Address

Le Vaulerault, 35350 Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00090877
Period of construction: first half of the 18th century

Frequently asked

Who built the château de Vaulérault?: It is attributed to the architect Garangeau, who had come to the area to design the oyster beds, and was built for the Cheville family in the early 18th century.
Where is the château de Vaulérault located?: It is located in Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes, in Ille-et-Vilaine, facing the bay of Cancale.
Can the château de Vaulérault be visited?: No verified information indicates public opening conditions.
What can be seen inside the château?: The main salon retains a polychrome marble floor and a staircase with a carved rail, remarkable elements of the original decor.