Is the Château des Écherolles open to the public?

There is no verified information on opening hours or public access, so it is best to check before visiting.

What is the origin of the Château des Écherolles?

The estate dates back to the Middle Ages and once belonged to Jacques Cœur, before passing to the Giraud des Écherolles family in the 16th century.

Who transformed the château in the 19th century?

Architect Émile Dadolle remodelled the building around 1880, raising the main block and adding an eclectic decorative style.

Is the château a protected historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since 2003, including its interiors, outbuildings, chapel, round stable and park.

Château des Écherolles

Écherolles Castle

La Ferté-Hauterive

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Where: La Ferté-Hauterive

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Château des Écherolles stands in La Ferté-Hauterive (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Château des Écherolles stands in La Ferté-Hauterive, in the Allier department, set within a thirteen-hectare park near the Allier river. Its classical layout, an entrance pavilion, a drive, and a courtyard framed by two wings of outbuildings with round towers, dates back to the Bourbonnais tradition, though its present façades reflect a 19th-century remodelling blending neo-Gothic and neo-Renaissance details. The estate once belonged to Jacques Cœur, the famed merchant and royal treasurer.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 2003, including its outbuildings and park.
No visiting hours or admission fees are known, so it is advisable to check directly before travelling.
The site lies in a rural setting near the Allier river, within a wooded park.
The building seen today results from a 19th-century remodelling by architect Émile Dadolle, which altered its original appearance.

Where this château is

La Ferté-Hauterive · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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03340 La Ferté-Hauterive

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA03000020
Period of construction: 17th century, fourth quarter of the 19th century

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Is the Château des Écherolles open to the public?: There is no verified information on opening hours or public access, so it is best to check before visiting.
What is the origin of the Château des Écherolles?: The estate dates back to the Middle Ages and once belonged to Jacques Cœur, before passing to the Giraud des Écherolles family in the 16th century.
Who transformed the château in the 19th century?: Architect Émile Dadolle remodelled the building around 1880, raising the main block and adding an eclectic decorative style.
Is the château a protected historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since 2003, including its interiors, outbuildings, chapel, round stable and park.