How much does it cost to visit Guise castle?

The adult ticket price is 8 euros.

Are dogs allowed at Guise castle?

Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.

Where can I park to visit Guise castle?

A small car park is located at the foot of the Porte Ducale, with additional spaces in the town centre, including Place de la Poterne, Place Lesur and Place du Jeu de Paume.

What remains of Guise castle today?

The keep, the fortified enclosure with its bastions, several gates, the guardhouse and the lower levels of a few buildings survive, most of the rest having been destroyed during the First World War.

Since when has Guise castle been open to visitors?

Its restoration and opening to the public have been carried out since 1952 by volunteer youth work camps.

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Château de Guise stands in Guise (Aisne), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 10th century, 15th century, 16th century). Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

Perched on a rocky spur above the Oise valley, the remains of Guise castle trace ten centuries of military architecture, from its medieval keep to the bastions designed under Francis I and later reworked by Vauban. The site endured sieges, the Wars of Religion and heavy destruction during the First World War, before being rescued by volunteer work camps starting in 1952. Visitors can walk through the fortified enclosure, its old gates and a surviving countermine gallery, in the town of Guise in the Aisne department.

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What to know

Admission costs 8 euros for adults.
The site is open six days a week, according to current opening times.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
A small car park lies at the foot of the Porte Ducale, with further parking available in central Guise.
The visit is largely outdoors and involves walking over the uneven ground typical of a ruined fortress.

Practical information

Opening hours

Tuesday	10:00-13:00 · 14:00-18:00
Wednesday	10:00-13:00 · 14:00-18:00
Thursday	10:00-13:00 · 14:00-18:00
Friday	10:00-13:00 · 14:00-18:00
Saturday	10:00-13:00 · 14:00-18:00
Sunday (today)	10:00-13:00 · 14:00-18:00

1 April to 1 November 2026

Annual closures : Monday (except Easter Monday; 1 May; 8 May; Ascension Thursday; 1 November)

Prices

Adult: €8.00
Reduced: €6.00

Free for under 6 years old

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Small car park at the bottom of the Porte Ducale (entrance gate to the Château); car parks in town, near the site: Place de la Poterne, Place Lesur, Place du Jeu de Paume

The site is a "château fort" (fortified castle). There are therefore a number of steps along the route.

On site

Toilets
Gift shop
Picnic area

Where this château is

Guise · Aisne · Hauts-de-France

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Address

All. Maurice Duton, 02120 Guise

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

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Château phone number

+33 3 23 61 11 76

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00115693
Period of construction: 10th century, 15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

How much does it cost to visit Guise castle?: The adult ticket price is 8 euros.
Are dogs allowed at Guise castle?: Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.
Where can I park to visit Guise castle?: A small car park is located at the foot of the Porte Ducale, with additional spaces in the town centre, including Place de la Poterne, Place Lesur and Place du Jeu de Paume.
What remains of Guise castle today?: The keep, the fortified enclosure with its bastions, several gates, the guardhouse and the lower levels of a few buildings survive, most of the rest having been destroyed during the First World War.
Since when has Guise castle been open to visitors?: Its restoration and opening to the public have been carried out since 1952 by volunteer youth work camps.

Information verified on August 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website