Can you visit the Château du Fou?

The available facts do not confirm regular opening hours or admission fees for the public.

What remains of the original gardens?

The terraces and a network of canals, basins and fountains survive, reflecting the Renaissance staging of water.

Was the château damaged during the war?

Yes, it was bombed on 2 August 1944, which particularly affected its south and north wings.

Château du Fou

Fou Castle

Vouneuil-sur-Vienne

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Where: Vouneuil-sur-Vienne

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Château du Fou stands in Vouneuil-sur-Vienne (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 15th century, 17th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built between 1460 and 1470 for Yves du Fou, chamberlain to Louis XI, this castle in the Vienne valley keeps its quadrangular plan around a courtyard, its moats and the two towers flanking its entrance gate. The terraced gardens, typical of the 16th century, still show a network of canals, basins and fountains once used to stage water. Bombed in August 1944, the building lost part of its south and north wings but retains its main house, outbuildings and farm.

This place also features in The castles of Louis XI

What to know

The château is a listed historic monument, partly since 1953 and partly since 2010.
No regular visiting hours or admission fees are confirmed for the public.
The site also hosts receptions, which may limit access at certain times.
The terraced gardens and their water features are among the notable elements to see on site.
The damage from the 1944 bombing mainly affected the south and north wings.

Practical information

Opening hours

Journées du patrimoine: samedi 19 septembre 14h00-18h30
dimanche 20 septembre 14h00-18h30

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

Where this château is

Vouneuil-sur-Vienne · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

France métropolitaine, 86210 Vouneuil-sur-Vienne

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00105784
Period of construction: second half of the 15th century, 17th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was the Château du Fou built?: It was built between 1460 and 1470 for Yves du Fou, chamberlain to King Louis XI.
Can you visit the Château du Fou?: The available facts do not confirm regular opening hours or admission fees for the public.
What remains of the original gardens?: The terraces and a network of canals, basins and fountains survive, reflecting the Renaissance staging of water.
Was the château damaged during the war?: Yes, it was bombed on 2 August 1944, which particularly affected its south and north wings.