Who can visit the Château de Montfaucon?

Visits are arranged by the association in charge of the site, particularly during restoration periods.

How old is the Château de Montfaucon?

Its earliest parts date from the 14th century, with defensive additions made during the Hundred Years' War.

Does the Château de Montfaucon have underground passages?

Yes, a network of tunnels predating the building was used as a refuge as early as the late 12th century.

Is the Château de Montfaucon a protected monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since a 2001 decree, covering the buildings, tunnels and land.

Château de Montfaucon

Montfaucon Castle

Jaunay-Marigny

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Château de Montfaucon stands in Jaunay-Marigny (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages, 14th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Jaunay-Marigny, in the Vienne department, the fortified house of Montfaucon has its oldest parts dating back to the 14th century, when the Hundred Years' War led to the addition of four solid towers and a defensive postern gate. The site stands above a network of underground refuges dug before the building itself, as early as the late 12th century, and it was this feature that determined where the house was built, away from the highest point of the hill. The grounds, enclosed within a wall with remains of turrets, a barn, an oven and a dwelling, are now cared for by a volunteer association involved in its restoration.

What to know

The site has been listed as a historic monument since 2001, covering the buildings, the underground passages and the land itself.
Visits are organised by a volunteer association, often during ongoing restoration work.
The property includes a network of underground passages and remains of an enclosing wall, in addition to the main residential building.
As no verified opening hours or admission fees are available, visitors should contact the association in advance.

Where this château is

Jaunay-Marigny · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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86380 Jaunay-Marigny

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA86000013
Period of construction: Middle Ages, 14th century, 15th century

Frequently asked

Who can visit the Château de Montfaucon?: Visits are arranged by the association in charge of the site, particularly during restoration periods.
How old is the Château de Montfaucon?: Its earliest parts date from the 14th century, with defensive additions made during the Hundred Years' War.
Does the Château de Montfaucon have underground passages?: Yes, a network of tunnels predating the building was used as a refuge as early as the late 12th century.
Is the Château de Montfaucon a protected monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since a 2001 decree, covering the buildings, tunnels and land.