in AINAY-LE-VIEIL

Château et Jardin d'Ainay-le-Vieil

The graceful Gothic flamboyant residence is protected by an imposing 14th-century fortress. The gardens include a rose garden (about 180 varieties), a square shaped island, an old château kitchen garden and chartreuses (rare architectural structures in France).
Description
A fortified château with moat, guardhouse, walkway… Right from the Middle Ages, it is home to a gracious, Gothic style flamboyant house built at the end of the 15th century by Charles de Bigny. This family has lived there since 1467. Here you can find his memories of Colbert, Marie-Antoinette and Napoleon, as well as superb and majestic parlours. A walk offers the beauty of its hundred-year-old trees and a route through the Rose Garden and Carthusian Gardens.
We speak : French, French, English, Dutch

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Visit

Average length of individual visit : 01:15 min.
Average length of group visit : 01:15 min.

opening

Opening hours from 29 March to 27 April 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 28 April to 31 August 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 September to 28 September 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

price

PricingMin.Max.
Full adult price
12,50 €
Group rate
10 €
Full adult price
10 €
Group rate
8,50 €
Child rate
0 €
Discount rate
9,50 €
Discount rate
8,50 €
Other rates
6,50 €
Free rate
0 €

Payment options

  • Debit cards
  • Cheques
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Cash

services

equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Bar / refreshment bar
  • Electric charging station for vehicles
  • Shop
  • Hall hire
  • Parking
  • Catering on site
  • Wifi

animals friendly

Yes

advice

Address

7 rue du Château
18200 AINAY-LE-VIEIL
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