Château de Vendôme

The remains of the Château de Vendôme (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, which offers a unique panorama of the town.

The parkland of the Bourbon-Vendôme château is a pleasant place to relax, with winding paths and an English-style park laid out in the 19th century, offering an excellent panorama of the town.

Address
Rampe du Château 6, Vendôme, France

Established
12th century