How long does a visit to the Château d'Oiron take?

Visitors should allow about an hour and a half to see the château and its park.

Are dogs allowed at the Château d'Oiron?

No, only guide and assistance dogs are permitted on the grounds.

How old is the Château d'Oiron?

The estate dates back to the 15th century, with major building campaigns in the 16th and 17th centuries.

What can be seen inside the Château d'Oiron?

The north wing's vaulted gallery features a painted coffered ceiling and frescoes depicting the Trojan War.

Château d'Oiron

Oiron Castle

Plaine-et-Vallées

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €9
Child: Free

Free for Under 18, 18-25 (EU nationals and legally resident non-EU residents), Disabled persons and their companion, Job seekers (certificate less than 6 months old), Pass éducation, First Sunday of January, February, March, November and December, Pass Escapades 79, Member of the association des amis d'Oiron

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Prices checked at the source on August 4, 2026

Visit duration: 90 min
Where: Plaine-et-Vallées

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Château d'Oiron stands in Plaine-et-Vallées (Deux-Sèvres), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 17th century). Adult admission costs 9 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

The Château d'Oiron stands in Plaine-et-Vallées, in the Deux-Sèvres department, on an estate reshaped during the Renaissance and again in the 17th century by the Gouffier family. Its central building, topped with a steep bâtière roof and flanked by ornate pavilions, extends into two wings ending in round towers; the structure survived looting during the Wars of Religion and the French Revolution before being restored in the late 19th century. The vaulted gallery in the north wing still holds a painted coffered ceiling and frescoes inspired by the Trojan War. The listed monument now also displays contemporary art within its historic rooms.

What to know

Plan for about an hour and a half to visit the château and its park.
The adult admission ticket costs 9 euros.
Only guide and assistance dogs are allowed on site.
Strollers are permitted in the park, though the indoor rooms must be visited on foot.
Visitor guides in French, English and Dutch are available at the entrance desk.

Practical information

Prices

Adult: €9
Child: Free

Visit duration: 90 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: Not verified

On site

Toilets
Gift shop
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Plaine-et-Vallées · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Plaine-et-Vallées, Deux-Sèvres

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00101294
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

Coming up at this château

Sun, June 13 · 10:30 AM
Karen Knorr habite le Château
Deux-Sèvres

Frequently asked

Château d'Oiron: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €9. Child: free. Free for: under 18, 18-25 (EU nationals and legally resident non-EU residents), Disabled persons and their companion, Job seekers (certificate less than 6 months old), Pass éducation, First Sunday of January, February, March, November and December, Pass Escapades 79, Member of the association des amis d'Oiron.
How long does a visit to the Château d'Oiron take?: Visitors should allow about an hour and a half to see the château and its park.
Are dogs allowed at the Château d'Oiron?: No, only guide and assistance dogs are permitted on the grounds.
How old is the Château d'Oiron?: The estate dates back to the 15th century, with major building campaigns in the 16th and 17th centuries.
What can be seen inside the Château d'Oiron?: The north wing's vaulted gallery features a painted coffered ceiling and frescoes depicting the Trojan War.

Information verified on August 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website