316 route du château de Lamartine
71520 Saint-Point
Alphonse de Lamartine was a poet, writer and politician, one of the major figures of French Romanticism. Saint-Point feudal castle was bought in 1801 by the poet’s father and Alphonse settled there in 1820. Restored and increased, the castle remained his family property until his death in 1869.
During a visit, you can see original period furnishings, objects and memories of his private and political life, as well as the complete literary works of Lamartine.
At the end of the park, near a roman church, is the tomb of the poet, with his motto “speravit anima mea” (my soul has hoped).
Saint-Point, a 12th and 14th century castle, classified as a Historic Monument and a “Maison des Illustres” by the French Ministry of Culture, became the family home of the poet and politician Alphonse de Lamartine in 1820. Restored and increased, the castle remained his family property until his death in 1869.
During the tour, you will step back in time and discover how an 18th century poet and politician lived and worked. You will see original editions of his books, his personal belongings, like his MP’s sash, his wife’s jewellery, his children’s toys. It’s a rare and exceptional castle, where nothing has changed since Lamartine’s time and everything passed from generation to generation.
Spoken languages
Opening hours
From 29/05 to 31/05/2025
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 3 pm and 5 pm.
From 07/06 to 08/06/2025
on Saturday and Sunday between 3 pm and 5 pm.
From 08/07 to 31/08/2025
on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 11 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
13/09/2025
on Saturday between 3 pm and 5 pm.
From 20/09 to 21/09/2025
on Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 7 pm.
27/09/2025
on Saturday between 3 pm and 5 pm.
