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Château de Chalais, Chalais

Château de Chalais

Chalais Castle

Chalais

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Prices
from €11.00
Visit duration
90 min
Where
Chalais

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Château de Chalais stands in Chalais (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages, 16th century, 18th century). Adult admission costs 11 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 27, 2026.

Standing on a rocky spur between the Tude and Viveronne rivers, the Château de Chalais overlooks the small town of Chalais in the Charente region, with origins going back to the Middle Ages. Held for centuries by the Talleyrand-Périgord family, it retains a gatehouse with drawbridge, a keep and a U-shaped main building where fireplaces, wood panelling and painted beamed ceilings survive inside. The furnished rooms open to visitors trace the building's changes from the medieval period through to the 19th century.

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What to know

  • A visit takes around 90 minutes.
  • Access is step-free, on one level.
  • Dogs are allowed on a lead.
  • The adult ticket costs 11 euros.
  • Free parking is available right next to the château.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 1er avril au 30 novembre
10h-12h et 14h30-18h30
tous les jours de la semaine
10h à 12h et 14h30 à 18h

Prices

Adult
€11.00
Child
€6.00

Free for under 8 years old

Visit duration
90 min
Wheelchair access
Ground floor accessible
Dogs
Allowed on a lead
Parking
Free parking in the immediate vicinity of the château

The ground floor, the Cour d'Honneur and the outdoor areas are accessible to people with reduced mobility

On site

  • Food and drink
  • Gift shop

Where this château is

Chalais · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

15 Rue du Château, 16210 Chalais

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 6 12 33 32 76

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00104272
Period of construction
Middle Ages, 16th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

How long does a visit to the Château de Chalais take?
Plan for around ninety minutes.
Is the Château de Chalais accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?
The visit takes place on one level with no stairs to climb.
Can I bring my dog to the Château de Chalais?
Yes, dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a lead.
What is the entrance fee for the Château de Chalais?
The adult ticket costs 11 euros.
Is there parking near the Château de Chalais?
Free parking is available right beside the château.

Information verified on August 27, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website

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Sources

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