Is Monthoiron Castle linked to Leonardo da Vinci?

Yes, the design of the Fortress Tower has been attributed to him, a theory confirmed by researchers gathered in Romorantin in 2010.

Is the whole castle of Monthoiron still standing?

No, a fire in 1857 destroyed most of the building; only two towers remain today.

Can I bring my dog to Monthoiron Castle?

Yes, as long as it stays on a leash.

Is there parking on site?

Yes, a free car park is available for cars, buses and motorcycles.

Château de Monthoiron

Monthoiron Castle

Monthoiron

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Where: Monthoiron

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Château de Monthoiron stands in Monthoiron (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. Adult admission costs 12.9 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 16, 2026.

In the village of Monthoiron, in the Vienne department, two towers remain from a larger castle destroyed by fire in 1857. The Fortress Tower, also known as the Powder Tower or the Architect's Tower, stands out for an unusual reason: its design has been attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, a theory confirmed by researchers gathered in Romorantin in 2010. The nearby square tower, more modest, completes this reworked medieval ensemble. Visitors come less for a castle in the traditional sense than for these remains tied to a leading figure of the Renaissance.

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What to know

The adult admission fee is 12.90 euros.
A free car park welcomes all types of vehicles, including buses and motorcycles.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
The site consists only of the two surviving towers, the original castle having burned down in 1857.

Practical information

Opening hours

Juillet et Août: ouvert tous les jours (horaires variables selon les jours, ex. 10h00-19h00 dernière entrée 17h30, 11h00-18h00 dernière entrée 16h30, ou 10h00-22h00 dernière entrée 21h00)
certains week-ends de Juin
28 août: soirée Guinguette 19h-22h (dernière entrée 21h)

Prices

Adult: €12.90

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Free parking, accessible to all types of vehicles: buses, motorcycles, etc.

The site is flat, suitable for strollers and wheelchair users

On site

Picnic area
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Monthoiron · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

1 Chem. du Château, 86210 Monthoiron

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Château phone number

+33 6 09 76 79 37

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Frequently asked

Is Monthoiron Castle linked to Leonardo da Vinci?: Yes, the design of the Fortress Tower has been attributed to him, a theory confirmed by researchers gathered in Romorantin in 2010.
Is the whole castle of Monthoiron still standing?: No, a fire in 1857 destroyed most of the building; only two towers remain today.
Can I bring my dog to Monthoiron Castle?: Yes, as long as it stays on a leash.
Is there parking on site?: Yes, a free car park is available for cars, buses and motorcycles.

Information verified on August 16, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website