Can you visit the Château de Versailleux freely?

The site today is geared towards hosting events such as weddings and seminars rather than open public visits.

What remains of the medieval castle at Versailleux?

Only the square 12th-century keep survives, the rest of the structure having disappeared, notably during the Revolution.

Who built the current château?

The present house was built from 1814 onwards by the de Monicault family, using local brick, on the site of the former fortress.

Who owns the château today?

The estate was bought in 2019 by a family-run group that restored it and turned it into an events venue.

Where is the Château de Versailleux located?

It is located in the commune of Versailleux, in the Ain department, in the pond-filled Dombes region.

Château de Versailleux

Versailleux Castle

Versailleux

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Château de Versailleux stands in Versailleux (Ain), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

At the entrance to the village of Versailleux, in the Dombes region, stands a square keep dating from the 12th century, the last remnant of the fortified castle of the Lords of Vassalieu. The current house, built of local brick from 1814 onwards by the de Monicault family on the ruins of the medieval stronghold, replaced what the Revolution had destroyed. Bought in 2019 by a family-run group, the estate has been restored and now mainly operates as a venue for weddings and corporate events, set among the ponds typical of the area.

What to know

The site today is mainly used for weddings and corporate events rather than for standard tourist visits.
The square 12th-century keep is the only surviving part of the former fortified castle.
The house seen today dates from 1814 and was built using carrons, the traditional brick of the Dombes region.
The château lies within the pond-studded Dombes countryside, not far from Saint-Exupéry airport.
For any question about access or visiting, it is best to contact the château's team directly.

Where this château is

Versailleux · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

161 route de Chalamont, 01330 Versailleux

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Château phone number

+33 6 40 91 99 05

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de Versailleux freely?: The site today is geared towards hosting events such as weddings and seminars rather than open public visits.
What remains of the medieval castle at Versailleux?: Only the square 12th-century keep survives, the rest of the structure having disappeared, notably during the Revolution.
Who built the current château?: The present house was built from 1814 onwards by the de Monicault family, using local brick, on the site of the former fortress.
Who owns the château today?: The estate was bought in 2019 by a family-run group that restored it and turned it into an events venue.
Where is the Château de Versailleux located?: It is located in the commune of Versailleux, in the Ain department, in the pond-filled Dombes region.