Who built the château de Forges?

Jean de Poix, cupbearer to King Charles VII, was granted royal letters patent to fortify the site in the 15th century.

Can you visit the château de Forges?

Yes, but only by appointment, with a guided tour led by the owner for groups of at least 25 people.

Is the château de Forges still owned by the same family?

Yes, it remains in the hands of direct descendants of Jean de Poix, the 15th century founder.

Where is the château de Forges located?

It stands in Concremiers, in the Indre department, on a mound above the left bank of the Anglin river.

Château de Forges

Forges Castle

Concremiers

Access

Opens occasionally

Grounds and outbuildings open only during the European Heritage Days, in September.

Source: Parc naturel régional de la Brenne, courriel du 20 septembre 2026

Where: Concremiers

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Sleep nearby

Château de Forges stands in Concremiers (Indre), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 17th century). The building opens only occasionally, for events.

Set on a mound above the left bank of the Anglin river, the château de Forges is a fortified 15th century manor built for Jean de Poix, cupbearer to King Charles VII. Its square keep flanked by four round towers, surrounding wall and outbuildings arranged around an inner courtyard form a coherent medieval ensemble. The estate remains in the hands of descendants of the founding family, who still run it today.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1964.
Visits are guided by the owner, by appointment only, and require a group of at least 25 people.
The estate also offers bed and breakfast, cottages and event hosting, which is separate from visiting the monument itself.
No opening hours or individual visitor rates are published, so it is best to contact the château directly.

Practical information

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

On site

Food and drink

Where this château is

Concremiers · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Chateau de Forges, 36300

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

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Château phone number

+33 2 54 37 40 03

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00097331
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

Who built the château de Forges?: Jean de Poix, cupbearer to King Charles VII, was granted royal letters patent to fortify the site in the 15th century.
Can you visit the château de Forges?: Yes, but only by appointment, with a guided tour led by the owner for groups of at least 25 people.
Is the château de Forges still owned by the same family?: Yes, it remains in the hands of direct descendants of Jean de Poix, the 15th century founder.
Where is the château de Forges located?: It stands in Concremiers, in the Indre department, on a mound above the left bank of the Anglin river.