How old is the Montellier castle?

Its initial construction dates from the 13th and 14th centuries, with later changes made in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Is the Montellier castle a protected site?

Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.

What was the status of the Montellier estate?

It was raised to the rank of marquisate in 1588.

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Prices: from €10.00
Visit duration: 90 min
Where: Le Montellier

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Château du Montellier stands in Le Montellier (Ain), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century). Adult admission costs 10 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 27, 2026.

In the Dombes area, the Montellier castle stands on the site of a former feudal motte built in the 13th and 14th centuries, later altered in the 16th and 17th centuries. The estate was raised to the rank of marquisate in 1588, reflecting the significance of this seigneury in the region. The building is now listed as a historic monument.

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What to know

The castle, of medieval origin, underwent major alterations in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The building is listed as a historic monument.
No information on opening hours, fees or visiting conditions is available here.

Practical information

Opening hours

All year by reservation, Tuesday to Saturday

Annual closures : Sunday; Monday; wedding weekends

Prices

Adult: €10.00

Visit duration: 90 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Coach and car parking on site

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Where this château is

Le Montellier · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Le château, 01800 Le Montellier

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Château phone number

+33 6 07 04 08 81

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00116430
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century

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How old is the Montellier castle?: Its initial construction dates from the 13th and 14th centuries, with later changes made in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Is the Montellier castle a protected site?: Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.
What was the status of the Montellier estate?: It was raised to the rank of marquisate in 1588.

Information verified on August 27, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website