in VENDOME

Park and ruins of the Château de Vendôme

From its location overlooking the Loir, the ruins and terraces of the château offer panoramic views over Vendôme and the Loir Valley.
Description
The remains of the château (11th – 17th century) and its collegiate church, Saint-Georges, are a reminder of the power of the Counts, and later Dukes, of Bourbon-Vendôme, who rose to the throne of France with Henry IV. The medieval enclosure, whose walls are still partly visible, dates from the 12th century. The Poitiers Tower, the main tower, still dominates this ancient fortified structure. The castle was damaged by two assaults: in 1562 by the Huguenots and in 1793 by the Revolutionaries. The heart of the castle is occupied by a beautiful English-style park created in the 19th century (1807 cedar and a collection of hydrangeas created by the Mouillère family, Vendôme horticulturists), which offers a unique panorama of the town.
We speak : French, English, German, Italian, Dutch, French

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 01:30 min.
Average length of group visit : 01:00 min.

opening

Opening hours from 01 January to 31 December 2024
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 January to 31 December 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

price

Free rate

services

equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Parking

animals friendly

Yes

advice

Address

6 Rampe du Château
41100 VENDOME
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