When was Gombervaux castle built?

It was built between 1344 and 1357, in the mid 14th century.

Can you visit the inside of Gombervaux castle?

Yes, guided tours give access to the keep and the vaulted hall.

Is Gombervaux castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since a 1994 order, which also protects its moat and courtyard.

Where can you park to visit Gombervaux castle?

A grassy car park is signposted about 150 metres from the site.

What makes the gate tower of Gombervaux special?

It still holds its working portcullis and mechanism, considered unique in France.

Château de Gombervaux

Gombervaux Castle

Vaucouleurs

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Where: Vaucouleurs

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Château de Gombervaux stands in Vaucouleurs (Meuse), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: milieu 14th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built in the mid 14th century in a narrow valley in the Meuse region, Gombervaux castle stands out for its 22 metre gate tower, which still holds its working portcullis, the only one of its kind in France. The moat, fed by a stream, still surrounds the fortified compound. The site, maintained by an association since 1989, can be visited with access to the keep and the vaulted hall during guided tours.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument, including its moat and courtyard, since 1994.
A grassy car park is located about 150 metres from the castle.
Visits are mainly guided, organised by the managing association, with access to the keep and the vaulted hall.
The site also hosts occasional events, such as night walks or workshops, which are separate from the heritage visit of the monument itself.

Practical information

Opening hours

all year round: accès libre à la cour du château (visite libre, sans horaires précisés)

Annual closures : temporary closure on 29 and 30 August

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Parking on the signposted grass area, about 150 m from the château

The car park is about 150 m from the château; people unable to walk this distance may exceptionally park in the courtyard

Where this château is

Vaucouleurs · Meuse · Grand Est

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Address

Vaucouleurs, Meuse

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00106648
Period of construction: milieu 14th century

Frequently asked

When was Gombervaux castle built?: It was built between 1344 and 1357, in the mid 14th century.
Can you visit the inside of Gombervaux castle?: Yes, guided tours give access to the keep and the vaulted hall.
Is Gombervaux castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since a 1994 order, which also protects its moat and courtyard.
Where can you park to visit Gombervaux castle?: A grassy car park is signposted about 150 metres from the site.
What makes the gate tower of Gombervaux special?: It still holds its working portcullis and mechanism, considered unique in France.