Château de Vêves

In the later Middle Ages, the area fell under control of the Beaufort family, which oversaw the construction of a stronghold here in about 1230.

The present castle, in the form of an irregular pentagon and flanked by six round towers of varying size, dates largely from around 1410.

Successive restorations modified especially the walls of the inner courtyard, one of which is lined with a distinctive half-timbered gallery of two levels, and another of which was given a red brick facade in the Louis XV style.

In the time of Louis XV, the owners had further changes made, especially to the interior decoration, wood paneling, alcoves and exterior windows.

The individual rooms of the chateau are furnished with 18th century furniture from the estate of Countess Athénaïs de Mortemart.