Château de Varennes

Château de Varennes is a castle in Charette-Varennes situated on elevated terrain surrounded by vineyards. The buildings display classical French architecture with balanced proportions and formally arranged gardens.

The estate began in the 11th century as a modest residence and developed over time under different owners. The Charveriat family took over the property in the early 19th century and has maintained it since then.

The estate is closely connected to winemaking and shapes how people in the region live and work. You can observe how local traditions around wine production remain visible in the daily rhythm of this area.

You can walk through the grounds and observe how winemaking works on site. Visitors should plan time to explore and may see different vineyard activities depending on the season.

The property contains a large collection of older barrels used for wine storage that showcase traditional cellar craftsmanship. These barrels date from different decades and tell the story of how winemaking has been done here over time.

Location: Charette-Varennes

Website: http://chateaudevarennes.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.92030,5.17889

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40