Is the château d'Ancenis open to visitors?

The available information does not specify opening hours or visiting conditions, so it is best to check locally.

How old is the château d'Ancenis?

Its construction dates back to around 984, initiated by Aremberge, wife of the Breton duke Guérech.

What remains of the medieval castle?

The surrounding wall with its towers, postern gates and curtain walls survives, along with a 15th-century entrance system featuring a covered drawbridge and vaulted passage.

Is the château d'Ancenis a listed monument?

Yes, it has been a listed historic monument since a decree of 2 November 1977.

Château d'Ancenis

Ancenis Castle

Ancenis-Saint-Géréon

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Where: Ancenis-Saint-Géréon

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Château d'Ancenis stands in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon (Loire-Atlantique), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château d'Ancenis stands above the Loire on a mound raised in the late 10th century on the initiative of Aremberge, wife of the Breton duke Guérech. Medieval defences remain visible, including the surrounding wall with its towers, postern gates and curtain walls, along with a 15th-century entrance system combining a covered drawbridge and a bent vaulted passage fitted with a portcullis. A Renaissance dwelling, a former chapel and the 16th-century building known as the logis de Marie Fouquet complete the ensemble.

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What to know

The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1977, covering the walls, towers, and the façades and roofs of the Renaissance dwelling, the chapel and the Marie Fouquet building.
Opening hours, prices and access conditions are not specified in the available information, so it is worth checking before visiting.
The site sits on elevated ground beside the Loire, in Ancenis-Saint-Géréon, meaning some walking is needed to go around it.
The covered drawbridge and the bent vaulted passage from the 15th century are a distinctive architectural feature to look out for on site.

Where this château is

Ancenis-Saint-Géréon · Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire

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Address

21 Rue du Pont, 44150 Ancenis-Saint-Géréon

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Château phone number

+33 2 40 83 87 00

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00108562
Period of construction: 12th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century

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Is the château d'Ancenis open to visitors?: The available information does not specify opening hours or visiting conditions, so it is best to check locally.
How old is the château d'Ancenis?: Its construction dates back to around 984, initiated by Aremberge, wife of the Breton duke Guérech.
What remains of the medieval castle?: The surrounding wall with its towers, postern gates and curtain walls survives, along with a 15th-century entrance system featuring a covered drawbridge and vaulted passage.
Is the château d'Ancenis a listed monument?: Yes, it has been a listed historic monument since a decree of 2 November 1977.