Is Châteaugiron castle still in use or open to visitors?

The building now houses the town hall, while some heritage parts such as the towers and former chapel can be visited.

How many towers remain from the medieval castle?

Of the original six towers, four still stand: the keep, the Clock Tower, the Watch Tower and the Cardinal Tower.

What is the oldest part of the castle?

The Romanesque choir of the castle chapel, documented since 1184, is the oldest surviving element.

Is parking easy to find near the castle?

A car park adapted for visitors with reduced mobility is available on site.

What is the Gourdel museum housed in the castle?

It is a museum dedicated to sculptors Julien and Pierre Gourdel, who were born in Châteaugiron.

Château de Châteaugiron

Châteaugiron Castle

Châteaugiron

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Guided tour of the exteriors and northern terrace of the castle of ChâteaugironSun, Sep 20 · Château de Châteaugiron0 km
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Château de Châteaugiron stands in Châteaugiron (Ille-et-Vilaine), in the Bretagne 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, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

At the heart of Châteaugiron stands a fortress dating back to the turn of the first millennium, with four of its original towers still standing, including a 38-metre keep that still overlooks the town. Visitors can see the Romanesque choir of a 12th-century castle chapel, a rare survival of its kind in Brittany, along with fragmentary murals spanning the Middle Ages to the 17th century. Remodelled into a country residence by the Le Prestre family in the 18th century, the site now houses the town hall and the Gourdel museum, dedicated to sculptors Julien and Pierre Gourdel.

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What to know

The site combines a working town hall with heritage areas open to visitors, including the towers and the former chapel now used as a cultural venue.
A car park adapted for visitors with reduced mobility is available on site.
Visiting involves walking among medieval towers and old remains, which means some walking and uneven ground.
Contemporary art exhibitions are regularly held in parts of the castle, notably the former chapel.
The castle has been a protected historic monument since 1929, with further listings in 1931 and 1993.

Practical information

Opening hours

guided tours scheduled during each school holiday period (dates available from the tourist office or the Agenda section)

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Accessible parking (disabled access)

Disabled access: yes; accessible outdoor pathway, staff trained in disability awareness, accessible parking, accessible toilet

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Where this château is

Châteaugiron · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne

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Bd du Château, 35410 Châteaugiron

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00090526
Period of construction: 12th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

Is Châteaugiron castle still in use or open to visitors?: The building now houses the town hall, while some heritage parts such as the towers and former chapel can be visited.
How many towers remain from the medieval castle?: Of the original six towers, four still stand: the keep, the Clock Tower, the Watch Tower and the Cardinal Tower.
What is the oldest part of the castle?: The Romanesque choir of the castle chapel, documented since 1184, is the oldest surviving element.
Is parking easy to find near the castle?: A car park adapted for visitors with reduced mobility is available on site.
What is the Gourdel museum housed in the castle?: It is a museum dedicated to sculptors Julien and Pierre Gourdel, who were born in Châteaugiron.