Who built the Château de Villeneuve?

It was built in the 17th century by the Villeneuve family, marquises of Vence.

What can visitors see at the Château de Villeneuve today?

The building houses the Fondation Émile-Hugues and hosts temporary contemporary art exhibitions.

Is the Château de Villeneuve open every day?

Yes, it has opening hours seven days a week.

Château de Villeneuve

Villeneuve Castle

Vence

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €6
Child: Free
Reduced: €3

Free for Vence residents with proof of address, children under 12, ICOM members, registered jobseekers in France, recipients of RSA or social assistance, holders of the minimum old-age pension, artists members of the Maison des Artistes, journalists, students of Lycée Matisse, Collège de la Sine and Vence schools; free for everyone on the first Saturday of each month

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Where: Vence

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Château de Villeneuve stands in Vence (Alpes-Maritimes), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set against the ramparts of Vence's old town, the Château de Villeneuve is a 17th century building erected by the Villeneuve family, marquises of Vence. Bequeathed to the town by Émile Hugues, a former mayor and government minister, it now houses contemporary art exhibitions. Visitors come both for the old stone architecture and for the memory of artists such as Matisse, Dufy, Chagall and Dubuffet, who stayed in Vence.

Written from Château de Villeneuve (Vence)

What to know

The château is open every day of the week.
Adult admission costs 6 euros.
The venue hosts temporary contemporary art exhibitions rather than a permanent historical tour.
It stands within Vence's old town on the ramparts, meaning visitors walk through narrow streets to reach it.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11:00-18:00
Wednesday	11:00-18:00
Thursday (today)	11:00-18:00
Friday	11:00-18:00
Saturday	11:00-18:00
Sunday	11:00-18:00

Annual closures : Monday

Prices

Adult: €6
Child: Free
Reduced: €3

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

On site

Gift shop

Where this château is

Vence · Alpes-Maritimes · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

2 Place du Frêne

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Frequently asked

Château de Villeneuve: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €6. Child: free. Reduced: €3. Free for: vence residents with proof of address, children under 12, ICOM members, registered jobseekers in France, recipients of RSA or social assistance, holders of the minimum old-age pension, artists members of the Maison des Artistes, journalists, students of Lycée Matisse, Collège de la Sine and Vence schools; free for everyone on the first Saturday of each month.
Who built the Château de Villeneuve?: It was built in the 17th century by the Villeneuve family, marquises of Vence.
What can visitors see at the Château de Villeneuve today?: The building houses the Fondation Émile-Hugues and hosts temporary contemporary art exhibitions.
Is the Château de Villeneuve open every day?: Yes, it has opening hours seven days a week.