Visit to Château de Buzay

Built around 1770, Château de Buzay, with its charming period furniture, is a testament to the art of living that La Rochelle enjoyed when privileged links were established between its port and the colonies of the New World. Its unique architecture, with perfectly proportioned lines, is a model of harmony. 

The château's parkland is a veritable jewel case, laid out in accordance with the landscape design rules of the 19th century. The château has been owned by the same family since the foundation stone was laid by Pierre-Etienne Harouard, Lieutenant of the Admiralty of La Rochelle, in 1771.

OPEN FROM 1 MAY 2026 TO 1 NOVEMBER 2026

MAY, JUNE: open on weekends and public holidays from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

JULY & AUGUST: open every day from 2.30pm to 5.30pm to the public with guided tours of the interior of the Château.

SEPTEMBER: open every day except Tuesdays, from 2.30pm to 5.30pm

OCTOBER: open on weekends and public holidays from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

HERITAGE DAYS: open from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm.

Closed annually from November to April.

Built around 1770, the Château de Buzay, with its period furniture, evokes a certain charm and bears witness to the art of living that La Rochelle enjoyed when privileged links were established between its port and the colonies of the New World. Its unique architecture, with perfectly proportioned lines, makes it a model of harmony. As for the park of the castle, it constitutes a real jewel case, arranged according to the landscape rules of the 19th century. This castle has been owned by the same family since the first stone was laid by Pierre-Etienne Harouard, Lieutenant of the Admiralty of La Rochelle, in 1771.

Opening period

From 01/05 to 06/11, daily.