Is Beaumesnil castle still lived in?

Yes, it is a private residence, owned by the Fürstenberg Foundation since 1939 and inhabited for more than three centuries.

How long does a visit to Beaumesnil castle take?

A visit takes about two hours, covering both the furnished interior and the grounds.

Is Beaumesnil castle accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

Not fully: the interior cannot be accessed by wheelchair, though seating is available in some rooms for visitors who have difficulty walking.

Can I bring my dog to Beaumesnil castle?

Yes, as long as it stays on a lead.

When was Beaumesnil castle built?

It was built in the second quarter of the 17th century, between 1633 and 1640, for the Marquis de Nonant.

Domaine de Beaumesnil (également sur commune de Gouttières)

Beaumesnil

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Prices: from €12.50
Visit duration: 120 min
Where: Beaumesnil

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Domaine de Beaumesnil (également sur commune de Gouttières) stands in Beaumesnil (Eure), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second quarter of the 17th century, second half of the 18th century). Adult admission costs 12.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 4, 2026.

Built between 1633 and 1640 for the Marquis de Nonant, Beaumesnil castle stands in the Eure department amid a large moated park. The fully furnished interior can be explored from cellar to attic, and the estate also houses a museum of antique bookbinding. The park went through several transformations, from the Marquise de Graville's redesign in the 18th century to picturesque 19th-century landscaping, followed by restoration work in the 1950s.

What to know

Allow around two hours to visit the castle and its grounds.
The adult admission fee is 12.50 euros.
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
Free parking is available for visitors.
The interior is not wheelchair accessible, though seating is provided in some rooms for visitors with limited mobility.

Practical information

Opening hours

visite du château: avril à septembre
en août: tous les jours 11h00-18h00 (dernière entrée 16h30)
en septembre: du mercredi au dimanche, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi 14h00-18h00, samedi et dimanche 11h00-18h00 (dernière entrée 16h30)

Annual closures : Monday and Tuesday in September

Prices

Adult: €12.50
Child: €7.00
Reduced: €9.00

Free for free for children under 5 (except for certain special activities)

Visit duration: 120 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Free parking for all visitors to the Château

The Château is accessible to people with reduced mobility but the interiors are not wheelchair accessible; seating is available in some rooms for people who have difficulty walking

On site

Picnic area
Child-friendly
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Where this château is

Beaumesnil · Eure · Normandie

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Address

2 Rue des Forges, 27410 Mesnil-en-Ouche

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Château phone number

+33 2 32 44 40 09

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00099323
Period of construction: second quarter of the 17th century, second half of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Is Beaumesnil castle still lived in?: Yes, it is a private residence, owned by the Fürstenberg Foundation since 1939 and inhabited for more than three centuries.
How long does a visit to Beaumesnil castle take?: A visit takes about two hours, covering both the furnished interior and the grounds.
Is Beaumesnil castle accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?: Not fully: the interior cannot be accessed by wheelchair, though seating is available in some rooms for visitors who have difficulty walking.
Can I bring my dog to Beaumesnil castle?: Yes, as long as it stays on a lead.
When was Beaumesnil castle built?: It was built in the second quarter of the 17th century, between 1633 and 1640, for the Marquis de Nonant.

Information verified on September 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website