Château de Montbéliard

To make a day of it

Château de Montbéliard stands in Montbéliard (Doubs), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century, first quarter of the 17th century, 18th century, 19th century). Adult admission costs 12 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

Standing on a rocky spur above Montbéliard, this castle served as the residence of the counts and later dukes of Württemberg for four centuries, before becoming a garrison, a prison and today a museum. Visitors can see the Henriette and Frédéric towers, remnants of the Châtel-Derrière, along with the collections of the Château des ducs de Wurtemberg museum and the local museum of archaeology and natural history housed within its walls. The building, shaped by alterations from the 15th, 16th and 18th centuries, still bears the marks of both its defensive origins and its residential past.

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What to know

• The castle is open every day of the week according to the current schedule.
• A full visit, including the museums, takes around ninety minutes.
• The adult admission fee is 12 euros.
• Dogs are not allowed inside.
• The site sits on a rocky spur, meaning some walking and slopes through town before reaching the entrance.

Practical information

Visit duration

90 min

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

Not verified

6 rooms of the historical tour can be visited freely and comply with accessibility standards for wheelchair movement. Other rooms are accessible for visitors with partial mobility (2 or 3 steps). A lift serves the ground floor, 1st and 2nd floors.

Where this château is

Montbéliard · Doubs · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Montbéliard, Doubs

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

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00101673

Period of construction

15th century, 16th century, first quarter of the 17th century, 18th century, 19th century

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Frequently asked

How long does it take to visit the château de Montbéliard?

Plan around ninety minutes to see the castle and its museums.

Is the château de Montbéliard open every day?

Yes, it is open seven days a week according to the current schedule.

Can I bring my dog to the château de Montbéliard?

No, dogs are not allowed inside.

What is the entrance fee for the château de Montbéliard?

The adult ticket costs 12 euros.

What museums are housed in the château de Montbéliard?

The castle houses the museum of the Dukes of Württemberg and the museum of archaeology and natural history of Montbéliard.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2969972
• Mérimée PA00101673
• Official website

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