Who lived at the manoir de Veygoux?

The Desaix family owned it from 1623 to 1880, the family of General Desaix, a revolutionary and Napoleonic hero.

What can visitors see at the manoir de Veygoux today?

A museum devoted to the French Revolution, with reconstructions such as the Tennis Court Oath and scenes from Bonaparte's campaigns.

Is the manoir de Veygoux suitable for children?

A treasure hunt and an interactive trail through the park are offered for younger visitors.

Who was General Desaix?

Born into the family that owned Veygoux, he was a general of the French Revolution who died at the Battle of Marengo.

Manoir de Veygoux

Charbonnières-les-Varennes

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Manoir de Veygoux stands in Charbonnières-les-Varennes (Puy-de-Dôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The manoir de Veygoux, in Charbonnières-les-Varennes, was the family seat of General Desaix, one of the notable figures of the revolutionary and Napoleonic army. Built in the early 17th century in a Louis XIII style, it remained in the Desaix family for nearly three centuries before passing into communal ownership. The building now houses a museum devoted to the French Revolution, combining staged settings with digital displays. Visitors follow a reconstruction of the Tennis Court Oath as well as scenes from Bonaparte's military campaigns.

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The manor is devoted to the history of the French Revolution through a themed museum trail.
The visit includes augmented reality features and a video game introducing the game of jeu de paume.
An interactive trail continues into the estate's park.
The site suits a family outing, with a treasure hunt designed for younger visitors.
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Where this château is

Charbonnières-les-Varennes · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Charbonnières-les-Varennes, Puy-de-Dôme

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Who lived at the manoir de Veygoux?: The Desaix family owned it from 1623 to 1880, the family of General Desaix, a revolutionary and Napoleonic hero.
What can visitors see at the manoir de Veygoux today?: A museum devoted to the French Revolution, with reconstructions such as the Tennis Court Oath and scenes from Bonaparte's campaigns.
Is the manoir de Veygoux suitable for children?: A treasure hunt and an interactive trail through the park are offered for younger visitors.
Who was General Desaix?: Born into the family that owned Veygoux, he was a general of the French Revolution who died at the Battle of Marengo.