Can you visit the Château de Villemont?

The château has been in ruins since the 1958 fire and has been under restoration since 1995, and no verified information on public access is available here.

Why is the Château de Villemont a ruin?

A fire during the night of 3 to 4 July 1958, shortly after the estate was sold by its last owner, destroyed the main building.

How old is the Château de Villemont?

The original building dates from the mid 16th century, before being extended in the 18th century by Gilbert de Veyny to house a cavalry detachment.

What remains to be seen at the Château de Villemont?

Visitors can still see the gatehouse with its bell turret, the hexagonal courtyard, the long stables with Mansard roofs, and traces of painted decoration and stucco inside.

Château de Villemont

Villemont Castle

Vensat

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Château de Villemont stands in Vensat (Puy-de-Dôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: milieu 16th century, milieu 18th century, second half of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Vensat, in the Puy-de-Dôme, the Villemont château stands as the ruined remains of a large estate dating from the mid 16th century, later extended in the 18th century to house a cavalry detachment. A 1958 fire left the main building in ruins, yet the hexagonal courtyard, the gatehouse with its bell turret and the long low stables still reflect the military architecture typical of the Auvergne region. Inside, traces of 16th century painted decoration and surviving stucco work can still be made out.

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What to know

The château has largely been in ruins since the 1958 fire, so a visit means encountering a site still being preserved.
A restoration project run by a corporate foundation has been underway since 1995.
The monument is listed as a historic monument, including the main building, the outbuildings and the plot with remains of the former gardens.
No verified information is available on opening hours, prices or access conditions, so it is advisable to check before visiting.
The farm housing the former stables took on a new use starting in August 2024.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	08:30-17:30
Tuesday	08:30-17:30
Wednesday	08:30-17:30
Thursday (today)	08:30-17:30
Friday	08:30-17:30
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Vensat · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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63260 Vensat

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00092456
Period of construction: milieu 16th century, milieu 18th century, second half of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de Villemont?: The château has been in ruins since the 1958 fire and has been under restoration since 1995, and no verified information on public access is available here.
Why is the Château de Villemont a ruin?: A fire during the night of 3 to 4 July 1958, shortly after the estate was sold by its last owner, destroyed the main building.
How old is the Château de Villemont?: The original building dates from the mid 16th century, before being extended in the 18th century by Gilbert de Veyny to house a cavalry detachment.
What remains to be seen at the Château de Villemont?: Visitors can still see the gatehouse with its bell turret, the hexagonal courtyard, the long stables with Mansard roofs, and traces of painted decoration and stucco inside.