A new look for the castle

A new look for the castle

December 26, 2019 | News

The château of Ainay-le-Vieil could be described as an old man, still in good shape but a little tired, who is getting a second youth. Indeed, with the help of the Ministry of Culture, restoration work has already begun at Ainay. After a...
Restoration of the commons nears completion

Restoration of the commons nears completion

December 26, 2019 | News

The complete restoration of the outbuildings of the Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil will be completed very soon. This is the way to save the endangered 17th century buildings and to give the site a new environment and the possibility to offer new options. From the opening of the...
We'll sleep in the castle

We'll sleep in the castle

December 26, 2019 | News

Among the many surprises that the Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil has in store for you for the 2020 season, a new accommodation offer to spend the night at the château. To start this project, a first guest room and a first gîte whose rooms will be available for rent...
Taking command of the 45/3 gendarmerie squadron at the Castle

Taking command of the 45/3 gendarmerie squadron at the Castle

September 18, 2019 | News

It was on Thursday 12 September, under a magnificent blue sky, that the ceremony celebrating the taking of command of the 45/3 mobile gendarmerie squadron of Saint-Amand Montrond by Captain Florian Gerbal took place. A very official taking up of arms,...
The Ainay-le-Vieil flea market

The Ainay-le-Vieil flea market

September 18, 2019 | News, Events

On August 15th, the village of Ainay-le-Vieil was transformed into a gigantic flea market to the delight of bargain hunters. Between the villages of La Celette, La Perche and Ainay-le-Vieil, it has become a tradition. Every 15th August, a flea market is organised....