Visit to Château de Buzay

Historical sites
Temporary closure

Adult €9.50 Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) €6.50 Free with the Pass!

From the entrance hall to the king's bedroom, from the summer lounge to the reception room and the dining room, take a self-guided tour of the interior of Château de Buzay. Your entrance ticket also gives you free access to the park gardens.

Additional information

Visiting conditions:

. Photos of the interior of the château are not permitted.
. The park may only be visited by visitors in possession of an entrance ticket or a La Rochelle Océan Pass.
. Only the ground floor is open to the public.

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.

Opening hours

MAY, JUNE and OCTOBER: open at weekends and on public holidays from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

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

SEPTEMBER: open daily from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

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

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: open daily from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

Annual closure from 5 November 2024 to 25 April 2025.

  • Motor disability

    People with reduced mobility can follow the tour without difficulty (inclined plane).

  • Access by bike

    ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: get a 30% discount on bike hire.
    Present your pass at our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be activated and valid).

  • Access by bus

    Recommended bus stop : 
    Le Givrand - Line 19

    ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: unlimited access to the Yélo bus network to get around La Rochelle. 
    In the application, press the ‘Transports en commun Yélo’ button: a camera opens and you can flash the QR stuck on the bus and located next to the driver, simply by passing your phone in front of it. Validation is compulsory at every stop on your journey.

    Details of routes, timetables and changes to Yélo bus services are available at www.yelo-larochelle.fr

  • Access by car

    Parking available in front of the Château de Buzay entrance.

    ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass (adult fare only): receive a €10 discount on the rental of a Yélomobile car.
    Reach the sites included in your pass around La Rochelle with the yellow-topped Yélomobile car-sharing car: book in advance for 1 hour or several days and Yélomobile cars will make it easier for you to get around La Rochelle. 

    Details of prices and conditions of access to the Yélomobile service. 

Château de Buzay

Château de Buzay was built in 1770 and is located in the commune of La Jarne, around 10km from La Rochelle. It is a family property, part of which was inhabited for many years by the current owners.