Belcourt Castle, French Renaissance mansion in Newport, US
Belcourt Castle is a three-story French Renaissance mansion in Newport that blends Gothic, German, and Italian elements. The residence extends across 60 rooms and courtyards, including ballrooms, galleries, and private chambers.
Architect Richard Morris Hunt designed the estate in 1891 as a summer residence for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont, with 300 workers completing construction by 1894. The Belmont family occupied the property for several decades before it passed through different owners later on.
The residence takes its name from the Belmont family, while the interiors hold artwork and furnishings from three dozen countries. Visitors today see collections representing Europe and the Orient, along with rotating exhibits on Armenian heritage.
The estate opens its doors for guided visits on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with guests exploring over a dozen rooms. Tours lead through several floors and offer insight into ballrooms, galleries, and living quarters.
The ground floor originally served as carriage hall and horse stables, while the main bedroom featured wall paintings showing scenes from noble life. Visitors today can view both areas during guided tours.
Location: Newport
Inception: 1894
Architects: Richard Morris Hunt
Architectural style: châteauesque
Floors above the ground: 3
Part of: Bellevue Avenue Historic District
GPS coordinates: 41.45750,-71.30627
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26
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