Is the château de Montjean open to visitors?

It consists of open-air ruins, and no verified opening hours or admission fees are documented.

Can you go inside the château de Montjean?

No, only remains of the walls and towers survive, with no intact building to enter.

What is the history of the château de Montjean?

A medieval stronghold destroyed during the Hundred Years' War, it was rebuilt by André de Lohéac in the 15th century and later played a role in the Wars of Religion.

Where is the château de Montjean located?

It lies about 2.5 kilometres east of the village of Montjean, in the Mayenne department, next to a pond.

Château de Montjean

Montjean Castle

Montjean

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Where: Montjean

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Château de Montjean stands in Montjean (Mayenne), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

At the edge of Brittany, near Laval, the ruins of the château de Montjean occupy a vast area bordered by a pond and moats. Rebuilt in the 15th century by Marshal André de Lohéac after the destruction of the Hundred Years' War, the stronghold later served during the Wars of Religion before falling into decay. Visitors can still sense the scale of the walls and defensive towers, despite a century during which the site was quarried for stone.

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What to know

The château stands roughly 2.5 kilometres east of the village of Montjean, in the Mayenne department.
It is an open-air ruin, with no roofed building to visit inside.
The grounds include a pond, moats and an old mill, best explored with sturdy footwear.
No verified information is available regarding opening times or admission fees.
A visit consists of viewing the remains of the walls and towers from outside.

Where this château is

Montjean · Mayenne · Pays de la Loire

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Address

53320 Montjean

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Montjean open to visitors?: It consists of open-air ruins, and no verified opening hours or admission fees are documented.
Can you go inside the château de Montjean?: No, only remains of the walls and towers survive, with no intact building to enter.
What is the history of the château de Montjean?: A medieval stronghold destroyed during the Hundred Years' War, it was rebuilt by André de Lohéac in the 15th century and later played a role in the Wars of Religion.
Where is the château de Montjean located?: It lies about 2.5 kilometres east of the village of Montjean, in the Mayenne department, next to a pond.

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