Can you visit the château de Villemorien freely?

The estate mainly hosts private events by reservation, which limits free access to the building.

How old is the château de Villemorien?

The main building dates from the first half of the 18th century, with a salon added in the early 19th century.

Why is the château de Villemorien notable?

It is linked to the painter Hubert Robert, who stayed there after the French Revolution, and to the park laid out by the Legendre de Villemorien family.

Is the château de Villemorien a protected monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 1987, with additional classification in 1990 for the room known as the 'Sanctuaire de la Folie'.

Château de Villemorien

Villemorien Castle

Villemorien

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Château de Villemorien stands in Villemorien (Aube), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 18th century, first quarter of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Villemorien stands in the Aube department, built mainly in the first half of the 18th century. Part of its fame comes from its park, laid out by Bénigne-André Legendre de Villemorien, and from the painter Hubert Robert, who took refuge there after the Revolution. Visitors can see a courtyard of honour, an orchard, a kitchen garden, an orangery and gardens combining French and English styles with wooded areas, across an estate of more than thirteen hectares.

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What to know

The château is a listed historic monument, with a stronger classification protecting the room known as the 'Sanctuaire de la Folie'.
The site currently hosts private events by reservation, which affects access to the building.
The gardens are divided into a French-style section, an English-style section and wooded areas, set within a large park.
No public opening hours or admission fees are given, so it is advisable to contact the estate directly before visiting.

Practical information

Opening hours

château available for weekly or weekend rental from April to November, as well as for the end-of-year holidays

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Where this château is

Villemorien · Aube · Grand Est

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4 Pl. du Château, 10110 Villemorien

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00078306
Period of construction: first half of the 18th century, first quarter of the 19th century

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Can you visit the château de Villemorien freely?: The estate mainly hosts private events by reservation, which limits free access to the building.
How old is the château de Villemorien?: The main building dates from the first half of the 18th century, with a salon added in the early 19th century.
Why is the château de Villemorien notable?: It is linked to the painter Hubert Robert, who stayed there after the French Revolution, and to the park laid out by the Legendre de Villemorien family.
Is the château de Villemorien a protected monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 1987, with additional classification in 1990 for the room known as the 'Sanctuaire de la Folie'.