Can you visit the Château du Vousset?

No verified information confirms visiting conditions; the château is known to have long been abandoned.

How old is the Château du Vousset?

The main building dates from the 16th century, while the painted decoration in the first floor room dates from the 17th century.

Where is the Château du Vousset located?

It lies about 2 km northeast of the village of Verneuil-en-Bourbonnais, in the Allier department.

Is the Château du Vousset a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 26 November 1990, which also protects its painted decoration, enclosing wall and dovecote.

Château du Vousset

Vousset Castle

Verneuil-en-Bourbonnais

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Verneuil-en-Bourbonnais

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Sleep nearby

Château du Vousset stands in Verneuil-en-Bourbonnais (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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.

Set on a hillside northeast of the village of Verneuil-en-Bourbonnais, the Château du Vousset stands out with its square main building flanked by round towers topped with lantern roofs. Built in the 16th century, it shows signs of long neglect already noted in the 19th century. Its interest lies particularly in a 17th century painted ceiling decoration preserved in a first floor room, along with its enclosing wall and dovecote.

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What to know

The château is located about 2 km northeast of the village of Verneuil-en-Bourbonnais, reached by a lane off the D18 road.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or visiting conditions.
The site sits on a hillside, meaning access involves walking on sloped terrain.
The château, its interior painted decoration, enclosing wall and dovecote have been listed as historic monuments since 1990.

Where this château is

Verneuil-en-Bourbonnais · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Le Vousset, 03500 Verneuil-en-Bourbonnais

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093395
Period of construction: 16th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château du Vousset?: No verified information confirms visiting conditions; the château is known to have long been abandoned.
How old is the Château du Vousset?: The main building dates from the 16th century, while the painted decoration in the first floor room dates from the 17th century.
Where is the Château du Vousset located?: It lies about 2 km northeast of the village of Verneuil-en-Bourbonnais, in the Allier department.
Is the Château du Vousset a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 26 November 1990, which also protects its painted decoration, enclosing wall and dovecote.