Château du Besset
Besset Castle
Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
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- Where
- Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
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To make a day of it
Open within 20 km
Château du Besset stands in Saint-Romain-de-Lerps (Ardèche), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The château du Besset stands on a plateau above the Rhône valley, in Saint-Romain-de-Lerps in the Ardèche region, between the Cornas and Saint-Joseph vineyards. Built in the 15th century, it belonged to the Vernoux family until the late 16th century before taking on other uses over time. Now run as a guesthouse, the estate is mainly experienced through its rooms and its stone-vaulted magnanerie rather than as a monument open for public tours.
What to know
- The château operates as a guesthouse and is not set up for standard tourist visits.
- Access to the rooms and common areas requires a booking with the establishment.
- The property also hosts weddings and private events, which can limit access at certain times.
- Its location on a plateau above the Rhône valley means reaching it involves a climb by road.
- No verified opening hours or visit fees exist for this site.
Practical information
Opening hours
- ouvert toute l'année
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Not verified
On site
- Food and drink
- Accommodation
Where this château is
Saint-Romain-de-Lerps · Ardèche · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Address
Saint-Romain-de-Lerps, Ardèche
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the château du Besset?
- The château is not set up for independent tourist visits, it is mainly experienced by guests staying at the guesthouse.
- Where is the château du Besset located?
- It stands in Saint-Romain-de-Lerps, in the Ardèche region, on a plateau above the Rhône valley.
- Can you stay overnight at the château du Besset?
- Yes, the property offers guesthouse rooms set within the château and its former silkworm house.
- Does the château du Besset host weddings?
- Yes, the estate offers its spaces for weddings and receptions.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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