Château de la Venerie
Château de la Venerie
France · Denicé, Rhône (Beaujolais, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) · Near Lyon
Built 1800 · A beautifully preserved and restored former hunting lodge ("vénerie" refers to hunting with hounds), owned by the same family for generations
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Quick Facts
- Rooms from
- €111 / night
- Duration
- Overnight stay only
- Best time
- Year-round
- Nearest city
- Lyon
Stay Here
Château de la Venerie
Rooms are within the historic castle building itself
Booked via Booking.com · Free cancellation on most rates
No confirmed independent day-visit product was found; access is primarily for hotel guests.
Highlights
- ✦A beautifully preserved and restored former hunting lodge — "vénerie" refers to hunting with hounds
- ✦Owned by the same family for generations
- ✦About 40 km north of Lyon, in Beaujolais wine country
Stay in the castle itself
Book a room via Booking.com
Château de la Venerie is a beautifully preserved and restored former hunting lodge — "vénerie" refers to hunting with hounds — owned by the same family for generations.
Today its rooms, with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, stone fireplaces, and garden views, are all within the restored hunting lodge building, furnished with antique pieces and equipped with satellite TV and free internet.
The property's identity as a former hunting lodge, rather than a grand aristocratic château, gives la Venerie a more intimate, rustic character distinct from the larger estates found elsewhere in the region.
The family's generational ownership reflects a continuous, personal stewardship of the property rather than a recent commercial acquisition.
The château's position in Denicé, within Beaujolais wine country about 40 km north of Lyon, gives guests staying here convenient access to both the city and the region's celebrated vineyards.
History
Château de la Venerie is a beautifully preserved and restored former hunting lodge, owned by the same family for generations, in Denicé, Beaujolais wine country. Its rooms, with stone fireplaces and antique furnishings, are all within the restored lodge building.
How to Stay
Getting there: In Denicé, Rhône — about 40 km north of Lyon, in Beaujolais wine country.
Rooms & rates: Rooms from about €111 per night, all within the restored hunting lodge building.
On-site: Sun terrace, garden, year-round outdoor pool, bike hire, paid shuttle service.
Good to know: A family-owned property for generations — a genuinely historic former hunting lodge rather than a grand château, with a more intimate, rustic character.
Combine with: Lyon and the Beaujolais wine route, both within reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
It refers to hunting with hounds, reflecting the property's origins as a hunting lodge.
Location
Route de la Venerie, 69430 Denicé, France
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Rooms from
€111/ night