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Château de Montlhéry, Montlhéry

Château de Montlhéry

Montlhéry Castle

Montlhéry

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Montlhéry

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Château de Montlhéry stands in Montlhéry (Essonne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 10th century, 11th century, 13th century, 14th century). Adult admission costs 3 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a hill overlooking the Orge valley, the keep of Montlhéry is what remains of a fortress built at the end of the 10th century by the local lords. The site witnessed major medieval conflicts, from the English siege to the Battle of Montlhéry in 1465, before being largely demolished on royal order at the end of the 16th century. Today only the keep and a few remnants of the curtain walls survive, restored in the 19th century by the architect Henri Labrouste.

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What to know

  • Admission costs 3 euros for an adult.
  • Only the tower remains standing; most of the medieval enclosure has disappeared.
  • Visiting involves climbing the keep, so suitable footwear is advisable.
  • The site is outdoors, on a hill overlooking the town of Montlhéry.
  • No information is available regarding opening hours or accessibility for people with reduced mobility.

Practical information

Opening hours

from April 18, 2026 to October 25, 2026
14h00-18h00

Prices

Adult
€3.00
Child
Free

Free for under 6 years old

Visit duration
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Wheelchair access
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Dogs
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Where this château is

Montlhéry · Essonne · Île-de-France

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Address

10 All. de la Tour, 91310 Montlhéry

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Château phone number

+33 1 60 12 72 06

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00087970
Period of construction
10th century, 11th century, 13th century, 14th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of Montlhéry castle today?
Only the keep and a few fragments of the curtain walls survive, the rest of the fortress having been destroyed over the centuries.
Is Montlhéry castle a listed historic monument?
Yes, the remains have been listed as a historic monument since the 1840 classification list.
How much does it cost to visit Montlhéry castle?
Admission costs 3 euros for an adult.
How old is Montlhéry castle?
The fortress was founded around 991 by Thibaud de Montlhéry, the first lord of the site.

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Sources

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