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Château de la Haute-Guerche, Val-du-Layon

Château de la Haute-Guerche

Haute-Guerche Castle

Val-du-Layon

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Tickets and prices

Adult
€5
Child
€3

Free for Children under 6

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Where
Val-du-Layon

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Château de la Haute-Guerche stands in Val-du-Layon (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In the Coteaux du Layon wine country, the ruins of the Haute-Guerche castle stand on the remains of a medieval stronghold dating from the 13th and 15th centuries. Visitors explore the site on their own, including the chapel and the former granary, guided by an explanatory booklet. The property now belongs to a sculptor who lives and works there.

Practical information

Opening hours

1 July - 31 August
tous les jours 10h00-12h00 puis 14h00-18h00
1 September - 30 September
samedi et dimanche 14h00-18h00
1 October - 30 April
uniquement sur rendez-vous
1 May - 30 June
samedi et dimanche 14h00-18h00

Prices

Adult
€5
Child
€3

Free for Children under 6

Visit duration
Not verified
Wheelchair access
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Dogs
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Parking
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Where this château is

Val-du-Layon · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

12 Chem. de la Haute Guerche, 49190 Val-du-Layon

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Château phone number

+33 6 63 64 80 11

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00109251
Period of construction
13th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Château de la Haute-Guerche: how much is admission?
Adult admission is €5. Child: €3. Free for: children under 6.
Can you visit the Haute-Guerche castle on your own?
Yes, visitors walk through the site independently with an explanatory booklet provided on site.
Is the castle open all year round?
Opening times vary by season, with wider hours in summer and visits by appointment outside the peak months.
How old are the ruins?
The castle dates back to the 13th century, with later additions from the 15th century.
Is the castle a listed historic monument?
Yes, the chapel, the former granary and the ruins have been listed since a 1971 decree.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Maine-et-Loire

From the same period — 13e siècle