Is Courtalain castle still a private home?

Yes, it remains inhabited by descendants of the Gontaut-Biron family, who also manage the estate for events.

Can visitors go inside the castle?

Available information does not mention regular interior visits; access mainly concerns the exteriors and park.

Is Courtalain castle a listed historic monument?

It is listed as a historic monument, with protection covering the castle, its outbuildings and its park.

Does Courtalain castle have a connection to the Louvre?

Yes, in 1939 it served as a storage site for Louvre artworks before German forces advanced in 1940.

Château de Courtalain

Courtalain Castle

Vald'Yerre

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Where: Vald'Yerre

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Château de Courtalain stands in Vald'Yerre (Eure-et-Loir), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: limite 15th century 16th century, 18th century, first half of the 19th century). Adult admission costs 12 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

On the edge of the Perche and Dunois regions, Courtalain castle combines a Renaissance core with neo-gothic additions and an 18th-century layer of building work, set within an estate that has stayed in the same families for centuries. The landscaped park, planted with cedars brought from Lebanon, surrounds the buildings and moats in a setting that has kept much of its natural character. The place also has an unusual wartime chapter, having sheltered Louvre collections in 1939. Still a private residence today, the estate also hosts weddings and events.

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What to know

Adult admission is 12 euros.
The castle is a listed historic monument, with protection covering the façades, roofs, outbuildings and park.
As the estate is still a private residence, visits usually focus on the exteriors, outbuildings and grounds.
The landscaped park, planted with old trees including Lebanese cedars, is walked on flat ground.
No specific opening hours are given, so it is worth checking dates before visiting.

Practical information

Opening hours

from 29.06 to 31.07.2026 and from 31.08 to 08.09.2026: 13h-19h (dernière visite à 18h)

Prices

Adult: €12.00
Child: €6.00

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Vald'Yerre · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

domaine de, 28290 Vald'Yerre

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Château phone number

+33 2 37 98 80 25

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097086
Period of construction: limite 15th century 16th century, 18th century, first half of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Is Courtalain castle still a private home?: Yes, it remains inhabited by descendants of the Gontaut-Biron family, who also manage the estate for events.
Can visitors go inside the castle?: Available information does not mention regular interior visits; access mainly concerns the exteriors and park.
How much does it cost to visit Courtalain castle?: Adult admission is 12 euros.
Is Courtalain castle a listed historic monument?: It is listed as a historic monument, with protection covering the castle, its outbuildings and its park.
Does Courtalain castle have a connection to the Louvre?: Yes, in 1939 it served as a storage site for Louvre artworks before German forces advanced in 1940.