Sightseeing & heritage

Château de Bellegarde

Cour d'Antin, 45270 Bellegarde

Bellegarde Castle consists of a keep surrounded by numerous outbuildings. It reached its heyday between the 17th and 18th centuries, when the Duke of Antin – son of Madame de Montespan and a close associate of Kings Louis XIV and Louis XV – made it one of his country residences.

Built entirely of brick and stone, Bellegarde Castle invites you to take a stroll through the town’s historic centre, discovering the various buildings that make up the complex, starting with the keep with its elegant turrets – a fine structure (14th–18th centuries) surrounded by a moat. Come and let yourself be charmed by this delightful setting. The interior of the château can only be visited as part of a guided tour (by appointment for groups or organised by the cultural department). The castle’s grounds and gardens are open to the public all year round; you can explore them at your leisure using the downloadable guide (https://www.bellegarde-45.fr/la-com; a printed version is available from the Bellegarde Tourist Office).

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Listing provided by OT GATINAIS SUD (updated by the source on 03/06/2026).

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 22 October 2026.