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Church of Notre-Dame, Charly
approx. 3 km
A former priory church built in the 12th century and listed as a historic monument since 1862. It keeps its choir and crossing tower from the early 12th century.
Château in Ourouer-les-Bourdelins: a stay in a château in the Cher
This château in Ourouer-les-Bourdelins, in the south-east of the Cher, is let for group or family stays: according to the listing title, a château for 20 people, a small house for 7 and an 8-hectare park. Seven bathrooms, air conditioning and Wi-Fi complete the offer, about thirty kilometres from Bourges and Nevers.
At a glance
- Location
- Ourouer-les-Bourdelins, Cher department (Centre-Val de Loire), about 30 km as the crow flies from Bourges, Nevers and Saint-Amand-Montrond
- Accommodation
- Château let as a holiday home: according to the listing title, a château (20 people) and a small house (7 people) in an 8-hectare park
- Highlights
- 8-hectare park, 7 bathrooms, air conditioning, central heating, free Wi-Fi in the rooms, laundry facilities and washing machine
- Guest rating
- 9.8/10 from 16 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 4 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- No pets · parties and group events not allowed on site · designated smoking areas
Staying in a château in Ourouer-les-Bourdelins: a countryside break in the Cher
To stay in this château in Ourouer-les-Bourdelins is to choose a holiday rental rather than a hotel: the Expedia listing presents a château for 20 people and a small house for 7, set in an 8-hectare park. Several bedrooms have a fireplace, some a chandelier, with double or twin beds, and there is also an attic room.
On the comfort side, the listing mentions free Wi-Fi in the rooms, air conditioning, central heating, seven bathrooms with bath or shower, an iron and ironing board, and a laundry with a washing machine. Internet access is also noted in some common areas, and there is a designated smoking area.
The setting is a rural commune of about 600 inhabitants, in the Pays Loire Val d’Aubois, which was awarded the “Pays d’art et d’histoire” label in 2010. It makes a quiet base for a family or friends’ reunion, with the villages of the Berry and the Bourbonnais within easy reach by car.
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Ourouer-les-Bourdelins and its surroundings: a little history
- 832 – The neighbouring site of Sagonne, an old oppidum beside a Roman road, is first mentioned in writing in a charter of the Count of Bourges.
- 12th century – Built on an older structure, the priory church of Charly, less than 3 km away, receives its choir and crossing tower.
- 1473–1510 – At the Château de Meillant, the d’Amboise family has the central main building, the chapel and the Lion Tower built.
- 1699 – Jules Hardouin-Mansart becomes lord of Sagonne, whose French gardens are among his best-known works.
- 1821 – The timber market hall of Blet is built; it will serve as a market until the Second World War.
- 1866 – The population of Ourouer-les-Bourdelins peaks at 1,751 inhabitants.
- 1926 – The church of Saint-Christophe in Ourouer-les-Bourdelins is listed as a historic monument.
- 2010 – The Pays Loire Val d’Aubois, which includes the commune, receives the “Pays d’art et d’histoire” label.
The sources consulted give no detailed history of this château: the building has no article of its own and the listing does not trace its origins. This page therefore sticks to what is known about the village and its surroundings, without putting a date on the house itself.
The commune’s heritage includes one protected building, the church of Saint-Christophe, with its nave, a transept with small apses and a semicircular apse. All around, the south-east of the Cher mixes Romanesque churches, rural market halls and châteaux from the Middle Ages to the age of Louis XIV.
Facilities and services at this château in Ourouer-les-Bourdelins
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); they may vary between the château and the small house.
Rooms & comfort
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- 7 bathrooms with bath or shower
- Iron and ironing board
Services
- Laundry and washing machine
- Internet access in some common areas
- 8-hectare park (according to the listing title)
House rules
- No pets
- Designated smoking areas
- No parties or group events
- Smoke detector
Where to find it in Ourouer-les-Bourdelins: between Bourges, Nevers and the Allier
The château stands in the commune of Ourouer-les-Bourdelins, in the south-east of the Cher, about ten kilometres west of La Guerche-sur-l’Aubois. The village is about 2 km away as the crow flies, with Charly and Blet 2 to 4 km away. A car is the most practical way to get around: according to Expedia, Avord station is about 16 minutes away by road.
The listing also notes, 6 minutes by car, a restaurant at the Château de Blet and a pizza truck, and further addresses about fifteen minutes away. Among nearby sights, Expedia lists Bourges Cathedral, the Palais Jacques-Cœur, the Château de Bannegon, the museums of Nevers and the Nevers Magny-Cours circuit.
For a sightseeing stay, Sagonne and its fortress are less than 10 km away, Apremont-sur-Allier about twenty kilometres, and Bourges and Nevers about thirty.
Distances (as the crow flies from Ourouer-les-Bourdelins)
| Ourouer-les-Bourdelins (village) | approx. 2 km |
| Charly | approx. 2.5 km |
| Blet | approx. 3.5 km |
| Château de Sagonne | approx. 8.5 km |
| La Guerche-sur-l'Aubois | approx. 14 km |
| Apremont-sur-Allier | approx. 21 km |
| Château de Meillant | approx. 25 km |
| Saint-Amand-Montrond | approx. 29 km |
| Nevers | approx. 31 km |
| Bourges | approx. 34 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the listing’s coordinates; the driving time to Avord station comes from the Expedia listing.
What to see around Ourouer-les-Bourdelins
Blet market hall
approx. 3.5 km
A rural timber market hall dating from 1821, listed as a historic monument in 1993. It served as a market and a hiring place for farm workers until the Second World War.
Château de Sagonne
approx. 8.5 km
A medieval château that became the lordship of Jules Hardouin-Mansart in 1699, listed since 1914. It keeps an imposing keep, moats and the remains of a walled enclosure with towers.
Apremont-sur-Allier
approx. 21 km
A village in the Cher on the banks of the Allier, listed among the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”. The Expedia listing also mentions its flower park among sights in the area.
Château de Meillant
approx. 25 km
A former fortress rebuilt after the Hundred Years’ War in Flamboyant Gothic, then Louis XII style. The central main building, chapel and Lion Tower date from 1473–1510.
Bourges Cathedral
approx. 34 km
A Catholic cathedral built between the late 12th and late 13th centuries and dedicated to Saint Stephen. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Bourges, covering the Cher and the Indre.
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Who is a château in Ourouer-les-Bourdelins for?
Large families
A château for 20 people and a small house for 7, according to the listing title: enough to bring several generations under one roof.
Groups of friends
Seven bathrooms, an 8-hectare park and a laundry make a group stay easier. Parties and events are not allowed on site.
Heritage lovers
Romanesque churches, an 1821 market hall, the fortress of Sagonne, the Château de Meillant and Bourges Cathedral are all within 35 km.
Berry explorers
Between the Allier and the canal, the south-east of the Cher offers villages with character, open countryside and easy access to Bourges and Nevers.
Good to know before booking this château in Ourouer-les-Bourdelins
- Check-in is from 4 pm; check-out is at 11 am.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Parties and group events are strictly forbidden on the property.
- Extra charges may apply for additional guests, depending on the property’s policy.
- On arrival, photo ID and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be requested.
- This is a rental: check the listing for the exact number of beds and how they are split between the château and the small house.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight in this château in Ourouer-les-Bourdelins?
Yes, it can be booked through Expedia as a holiday rental. The listing title mentions a château for 20 people and a small house for 7, with an 8-hectare park.
Are pets allowed?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Can you hold a party or an event?
No: the listing states that parties and group gatherings are strictly forbidden on the property.
What facilities are there?
The listing mentions free Wi-Fi in the rooms, air conditioning, central heating, seven bathrooms, an iron, a laundry and a washing machine.
What is there to see near Ourouer-les-Bourdelins?
The churches of Charly and Blet are less than 4 km away, the Château de Sagonne about 9 km, Apremont-sur-Allier about twenty, and Bourges and Nevers about thirty.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Ourouer-les-Bourdelins château listing on Expedia.
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