How old is the château de Montmirail?

The current building dates from the 17th century, on the site of an earlier château built by Jacques de Silly in 1553.

Is the château de Montmirail a listed monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument (inscrit) since 2 March 1928, a form of partial protection.

Which kings stayed at the château de Montmirail?

Louis XIII stayed there three times between 1622 and 1632, and Louis XIV visited several times between 1656 and 1687.

What is Napoleon's connection to the château de Montmirail?

Napoleon visited on 11 June 1814 to plan the battle of Montmirail.

Château de Montmirail

Montmirail Castle

Montmirail

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Château de Montmirail stands in Montmirail (Marne), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing in the centre of Montmirail, in the Marne département, this 17th century château occupies the site of an earlier building erected in 1553 by Jacques de Silly. Louis XIII stayed here three times, Louis XIV visited on several occasions, and Napoleon used the site to plan the battle of Montmirail in 1814. Its long seigneurial history passed through the families of Montmirail, Coucy, Pierrepont, Sarrebruck, Silly and then Gondi.

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This place also features in The castles of Napoleon

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 2 March 1928.
It stands in the heart of the town of Montmirail, easily reached on foot from the centre.
Opening hours, admission prices and accessibility details are not part of our verified information.

Where this château is

Montmirail · Marne · Grand Est

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Address

5 Pl. Rémy Petit, 51210 Montmirail

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Château phone number

+33 899 10 03 09

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00078745
Period of construction: 17th century

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How old is the château de Montmirail?: The current building dates from the 17th century, on the site of an earlier château built by Jacques de Silly in 1553.
Is the château de Montmirail a listed monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument (inscrit) since 2 March 1928, a form of partial protection.
Which kings stayed at the château de Montmirail?: Louis XIII stayed there three times between 1622 and 1632, and Louis XIV visited several times between 1656 and 1687.
What is Napoleon's connection to the château de Montmirail?: Napoleon visited on 11 June 1814 to plan the battle of Montmirail.