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Founded: 13th centuryCategory: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)
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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)
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Stuart Foxall (16 months ago)
We only visited the older part, not the chateau. Brilliant way to spend a couple of hours and kept two adults and two children (9 & 13) very interested.
We only visited the older part, not the chateau. Brilliant way to spend a couple of hours and kept two adults and two children (9 & 13) very interested.
Carolyn Dexter (16 months ago)
I was really disappointed with my visit. Having visited lots of other chateaux in the region I was expecting something similar. Unfortunately not. Entrance fee 13E got you in and also to the dungeons. My main issue was not being able to read about most of the things on view. You may say, it's in France so expect explanations in French!? However when we came out we were told about an app we could gave downloaded before entering that would have explained everything. Surely the lady taking our money (who had a badge on saying she spoke English) could have mentioned it? Even if she had pointed to some written document that we could have read before going in. Anyway, it was very sparsely furnished and only a few rooms you could go in. The dungeons were really just ruins but you got a feel on just how big and deep these must have been all those years ago. So, yes I was disappointed. There are many more chateaux to visit for the same price that are far more attractive and interesting.
I was really disappointed with my visit. Having visited lots of other chateaux in the region I was expecting something similar. Unfortunately not. Entrance fee 13E got you in and also to the dungeons. My main issue was not being able to read about most of the things on view. You may say, it's in France so expect explanations in French!? However when we came out we were told about an app we could gave downloaded before entering that would have explained everything. Surely the lady taking our money (who had a badge on saying she spoke English) could have mentioned it? Even if she had pointed to some written document that we could have read before going in. Anyway, it was very sparsely furnished and only a few rooms you could go in. The dungeons were really just ruins but you got a feel on just how big and deep these must have been all those years ago. So, yes I was disappointed. There are many more chateaux to visit for the same price that are far more attractive and interesting.
Wim de Jonge (16 months ago)
This castle is absolutely worth a visit. Grab a tablet at the entrance to get some extra information on the rooms and locations. It wil give a nice twist to your visit, including a treasure hunt for childeren. Great view over Loches from the tower. Mind your step though! Some of the old staircases are very narrow. Fair price which also includes acces to the kings lodges up ahead.
This castle is absolutely worth a visit. Grab a tablet at the entrance to get some extra information on the rooms and locations. It wil give a nice twist to your visit, including a treasure hunt for childeren. Great view over Loches from the tower. Mind your step though! Some of the old staircases are very narrow. Fair price which also includes acces to the kings lodges up ahead.
Mark Whitelock (16 months ago)
Very well presented, great tour using the ipads available. The keep isn’t for those afraid of heights!
Very well presented, great tour using the ipads available. The keep isn’t for those afraid of heights!
Andrew Raines (18 months ago)
A visit to the donjon is a must, excellent little museum rich with history, and a great place to escape the heat in the cool cellars.
A visit to the donjon is a must, excellent little museum rich with history, and a great place to escape the heat in the cool cellars.
