When was Dourdan castle built?

The present fortress dates from the early 13th century, built between 1220 and 1222 under Philip Augustus.

How long does a visit to Dourdan castle take?

A full visit takes about 90 minutes.

Where can I park to visit Dourdan castle?

Several squares near the town centre offer parking, except on Wednesday and Saturday mornings when the market occupies Place du général-de-Gaulle.

Is Dourdan castle a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 9 December 1964.

Château de Dourdan

Dourdan Castle

Dourdan

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Prices: from €5.00
Visit duration: 90 min
Where: Dourdan

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Château de Dourdan stands in Dourdan (Essonne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Dourdan, in the Orge valley, stands a fortress built between 1220 and 1222 on the orders of Philip Augustus, the last military project of his reign. Its square layout, flanking towers and freestanding keep are typical of the Philippian style of fortification, comparable to the medieval Louvre. Over later centuries the site served as a royal residence, a state prison and a military depot before the town acquired it in 1961.

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What to know

The adult entrance fee is 5 euros.
A full visit takes about 90 minutes.
The castle has been a listed historic monument since 1964.
Parking is available at Place du général-de-Gaulle, Esplanade du Québec, Place du 19 mars 1962, Place de la Forge or Place du Jeu de Paume, except on Wednesday and Saturday mornings when the market takes over Place du général-de-Gaulle.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 1er mai au 30 septembre: mercredi 10h30-12h30, 14h-18h
jeudi et vendredi 14h-18h
samedi 10h30-12h30, 14h-18h
dimanche 10h30-12h30, 14h-18h. du 1er octobre au 30 avril: mercredi 10h30-12h30, 14h-17h
jeudi et vendredi 14h-17h
samedi 10h30-12h30, 14h-17h

Annual closures : Monday; Tuesday (except groups by reservation); 1 January; 1 May; 25 December; from 24 December to 1 January

Prices

Adult: €5.00
Reduced: €2.50

Free for Under 6 years old (outside school context), members of Amis du Château, students in Art History/History/Architecture, members of Caisse des monuments nationaux, guide-lecturers, journalists, teachers, Dourdan residents accompanying a group, group leaders accompanying disabled visitors, tourism professionals from Île-de-France, attendees of conferences/symposiums, Journées Nationales, members of Point Jeunes

Visit duration: 90 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Place du général-de-Gaulle (except Wednesday morning and Saturday morning, market days), Esplanade du Québec, Place du 19 mars 1962, Place de la Forge, Place du Jeu de Paume

Where this château is

Dourdan · Essonne · Île-de-France

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Address

Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 91410 Dourdan

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Château phone number

+33 1 64 59 66 83

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00087881
Period of construction: 13th century

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When was Dourdan castle built?: The present fortress dates from the early 13th century, built between 1220 and 1222 under Philip Augustus.
How long does a visit to Dourdan castle take?: A full visit takes about 90 minutes.
Where can I park to visit Dourdan castle?: Several squares near the town centre offer parking, except on Wednesday and Saturday mornings when the market occupies Place du général-de-Gaulle.
Is Dourdan castle a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 9 December 1964.