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Château de Montmirail, Montmirail

Château de Montmirail

Montmirail Castle

Montmirail

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Where
Montmirail

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Château de Montmirail stands in Montmirail (Sarthe), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century, 18th century). Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 18, 2026.

Standing at the heart of the village of Montmirail in the Sarthe, this castle occupies the site of a former feudal motte dating back to the 11th-12th centuries. Its vaulted rooms belong to the late 14th-15th century rebuilding, an octagonal tower was added in the early 16th century, and the panelled reception rooms were fitted out in the 18th century. The site is remembered for the 1169 meeting between King Louis VII, Henry II Plantagenet and Thomas Becket, and later became the residence of the Princess of Conti.

Written from Château de Montmirail (Sarthe)

What to know

  • Adult admission costs 8 euros.
  • The visit takes place on one level, with no stairs to climb.
  • Dogs are allowed on a lead.
  • Parking is available on the château square, as the on-site car park is reserved for guest-house visitors.
  • The château has been a listed historic monument since 1964, with further protections added in 1995 and 1996.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday14:00-19:00
Tuesday11:00-19:00
Wednesday11:00-19:00
Thursday11:00-19:00
Friday11:00-19:00
SaturdayClosed
Sunday (today)11:00-19:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Prices

Adult
€8.00
Child
Free
Reduced
€6.00

Free for Children under 6

Visit duration
Not verified
Wheelchair access
Ground floor accessible
Dogs
Allowed on a lead
Parking
Parking on the château square, at the foot of the château; parking reserved for guest house customers.

A dedicated parking space within the park grounds, step-free access to the ticket office-shop, the tea room, the toilets and the ground floor of the château; guided tour adapted only for the ground floor.

On site

  • Toilets
  • Food and drink
  • Gift shop
  • Child-friendly

Where this château is

Montmirail · Sarthe · Pays de la Loire

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Address

2 Pl. du Château, 72320 Montmirail

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 2 43 93 72 71

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00109885
Period of construction
15th century, 16th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Montmirail accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?
The visit takes place on one level, which makes access easier.
Can I visit with a dog?
Yes, dogs are allowed provided they are kept on a lead.
Where can I park to visit the château?
On the château square, at the foot of the building; the private car park is reserved for guest-house visitors.
What historic event took place at the château de Montmirail?
In 1169, King Louis VII of France and King Henry II of England met there, in the presence of Thomas Becket.
How old is the current château?
It results from several building phases, from the 11th-12th centuries through to the 18th century.

Information verified on August 18, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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