Can you visit the château de Villette?

The building currently operates as a bed and breakfast with gîtes, which limits visits in the traditional sense.

When was the current château built?

The building seen today dates from the mid-18th century, following the reconstruction after it was looted in 1706.

Where is the château de Villette located?

It stands in the commune of Poil, in the Nièvre department, about 1.5 km west of the village on the road to Millay.

Was there an earlier château on this site?

Yes, a fortified house from the 14th century already stood there, first mentioned in 1383.

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Château de Villette stands in Poil (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Located in the commune of Poil, in the Nièvre department, the château de Villette stands on the site of a fortified house dating back to the 14th century, first recorded in 1383. After being looted following the murder of its lord in 1706, it was rebuilt in the mid-18th century in a classical style, with a pediment above the entrance. A terraced French-style garden from that period can still be seen today.

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What to know

The château is currently run as a bed and breakfast with gîtes, which affects access to parts of the building.
No opening hours or admission prices are available in the sources at hand.
The site lies about 1.5 km west of the village of Poil, on the road to Millay.
The terraced French-style garden is one of the visible outdoor features of the estate.

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Where this château is

Poil · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Chateau de Villette, Lieu dit Villette, 58170 Poil

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Château phone number

+33 6 31 52 13 18

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Can you visit the château de Villette?: The building currently operates as a bed and breakfast with gîtes, which limits visits in the traditional sense.
When was the current château built?: The building seen today dates from the mid-18th century, following the reconstruction after it was looted in 1706.
Where is the château de Villette located?: It stands in the commune of Poil, in the Nièvre department, about 1.5 km west of the village on the road to Millay.
Was there an earlier château on this site?: Yes, a fortified house from the 14th century already stood there, first mentioned in 1383.