Who built the Villa Vermorel?

It was built in the early 20th century for Victor Vermorel, a local industrialist and politician.

Can you visit the Villa Vermorel?

A museum trail with an audio guide tells the story of the Vermorel family, though the site also hosts corporate events.

Is the Villa Vermorel accessible by public transport?

Yes, it is close to Villefranche-sur-Saône train station and a nearby bus stop.

Is the Villa Vermorel a listed historic monument?

Yes, it is classified as a historic monument.

Villa Vermorel

Villefranche-sur-Saône

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Where: Villefranche-sur-Saône

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Open within 20 km

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Villa Vermorel stands in Villefranche-sur-Saône (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 20th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Villa Vermorel stands in Villefranche-sur-Saône, in the heart of the Beaujolais region. Built in the early 20th century for Victor Vermorel, an industrialist and politician, it underwent a recent restoration that restored its original character. A museum trail with audio guide now tells the story of the Vermorel family.

What to know

The building is a listed historic monument.
The visit is organised as a museum trail with an audio guide, available in French or English.
The site also hosts corporate events, which may limit access to some areas on certain days.
Wheelchair access is indicated across the whole site.
Villefranche-sur-Saône train station is about a ten minute walk away.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Tuesday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Wednesday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Thursday (today)	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Friday	09:00-12:00 · 14:00-18:00
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Full visit accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Parking à proximité immédiate

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Where this château is

Villefranche-sur-Saône · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

551 Rue du Collège, 69400 Villefranche-sur-Saône

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

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Château phone number

+33 4 51 45 32 33

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA69000055
Period of construction: 20th century

Frequently asked

Who built the Villa Vermorel?: It was built in the early 20th century for Victor Vermorel, a local industrialist and politician.
Can you visit the Villa Vermorel?: A museum trail with an audio guide tells the story of the Vermorel family, though the site also hosts corporate events.
Is the Villa Vermorel accessible by public transport?: Yes, it is close to Villefranche-sur-Saône train station and a nearby bus stop.
Is the Villa Vermorel a listed historic monument?: Yes, it is classified as a historic monument.