Can you visit Château Pécaud?

The building houses collections related to Jura vineyards and wine, though exact visiting conditions are not specified in our data.

What is the origin of the château?

A 16th century tower, the Velfaux tower, was once part of Arbois' town walls before a residential wing was added.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

It is listed as a historic monument, with protection covering the tower, facades, roofs and certain interior features.

Where is Château Pécaud located?

It is located in Arbois, in the Jura department.

Château Pécaud et Tour Velfaux

Arbois

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Arbois

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Sleep nearby

Château de Bersaillin (Bersaillin Castle)Accommodation on site14 km

Château Pécaud et Tour Velfaux stands in Arbois (Jura), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In Arbois, this château combines a round tower inherited from the old town walls with a residential wing built in the 16th century for a close associate of Charles V. The building later served as a presbytery and then a school before taking on a new role tied to wine, a subject central to the region. Visitors come both for the historic architecture and for the collections on Jura's vineyards and wine housed inside.

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What to know

The site has been protected as a historic monument since 1988, including the Velfaux tower and its spiral staircase.
Inside, visitors can see notable features such as Louis XV and Louis XVI period fireplaces.
The château stands in central Arbois, an area easy to reach on foot.
No information on opening hours, prices or accessibility is provided here, so it is best to check directly with the site.

Where this château is

Arbois · Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Arbois, Jura

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00101800
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Château Pécaud?: The building houses collections related to Jura vineyards and wine, though exact visiting conditions are not specified in our data.
What is the origin of the château?: A 16th century tower, the Velfaux tower, was once part of Arbois' town walls before a residential wing was added.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: It is listed as a historic monument, with protection covering the tower, facades, roofs and certain interior features.
Where is Château Pécaud located?: It is located in Arbois, in the Jura department.