Can the château des évêques de Troyes be visited?

The château is privately owned and no visiting information is confirmed; only the dovecote is protected as a historic monument.

What is the origin of the Saint-Lyé château?

The château is recorded as early as 1180 as a residence of the bishops of Troyes, before being rebuilt in the 16th century by Odard Hennequin.

Which part of the château is protected?

Only the 16th-century dovecote is listed as a historic monument, under a 1933 decree.

Château des évêques de Troyes

Saint-Lyé

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Where: Saint-Lyé

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Château des évêques de Troyes stands in Saint-Lyé (Aube), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Saint-Lyé, in the Aube department, stands the former château of the bishops of Troyes, an episcopal residence recorded as early as 1180. The site witnessed notable events: King Louis X of France celebrated his wedding to Clémence of Hungary here in 1315, and the Bastard of Bourbon stayed with seventy-five horses in 1349. Rebuilt in the 16th century under Bishop Odard Hennequin, the present buildings mostly date from the late 17th or early 18th century, apart from the dovecote, the only 16th-century structure that remains under protection today.

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What to know

Only the 16th-century dovecote has been listed as a historic monument since 1933.
The château is privately owned, which limits access to the interior of the buildings.
No opening hours or admission fees are known for this site.
The main interest lies in its history and exterior architecture, visible from the village of Saint-Lyé.

Where this château is

Saint-Lyé · Aube · Grand Est

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Address

2 Imp. Louis X le Hutin, 10180 Saint-Lyé

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00078223
Period of construction: 16th century

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Frequently asked

Can the château des évêques de Troyes be visited?: The château is privately owned and no visiting information is confirmed; only the dovecote is protected as a historic monument.
What is the origin of the Saint-Lyé château?: The château is recorded as early as 1180 as a residence of the bishops of Troyes, before being rebuilt in the 16th century by Odard Hennequin.
What historical event is linked to this château?: King Louis X of France celebrated his wedding to Clémence of Hungary here in 1315.
Which part of the château is protected?: Only the 16th-century dovecote is listed as a historic monument, under a 1933 decree.