Hermitage of the famous 17th century Charente writer, Jean-Louis Guez de Balzac...
Built on the banks of the Charente, the Château de Balzac located 8 km north of Angoulême is classified ISMH (13th, 17th and 18th centuries) and labeled Maison des Illustres.
The castle is the former hermitage of the famous Charente writer Jean-Louis Guez de Balzac, academician and restorer of the French language in the 17th century. Marie de Medici, Richelieu and the Duke of Epernon stayed there.
This castle received the 1st National Prize for Old French Houses, the National Prize for Parks and Gardens of France and the Maison des Illustres label.
2020 "Restoration aid" prize from the Mérimée Foundation.
2023: French Heritage Society prize
To see: old 13th century chapel - kitchen - gallery - lounges - 17th century frescoes - small museum - prehistoric objects from the 13th and 18th centuries found on site - important rural heritage.
Visit
- Average duration of the individual visit: 60 min
- Average duration of the group visit: 60 min
- Groups of 20 to 60 people welcome.
Group visits services
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 12 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Guided tours at 17:00 p.m.
From 20/09 to 21/09/2025, every Saturday and Sunday.
European Heritage Days.
Admission fees
| Price | |
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Adult From July 12, 2025 to August 20, 2025 |
maximum € 12 |
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Kids From July 12, 2025 to August 20, 2025 |
maximum € 6 |
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Adult From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025 European Heritage Days |
maximum € 10 |
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Kids From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025 European Heritage Days |
maximum € 5 |
Payment
- Cheque
- Cash
Services
Accessibility
Adapted tourism
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Multimedia area
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