Château de Montreuil-Bellay

To make a day of it

Château de Montreuil-Bellay stands in Montreuil-Bellay (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 13th century, 14th century, 17th century). Adult admission costs 13 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

Standing at the heart of the walled town of Montreuil-Bellay, in Maine-et-Loire, this medieval castle overlooks the Thouet river on a site fortified as early as the 11th century by Foulque Nerra. Successive centuries left their mark here: a comital tower destroyed in the 12th century, ramparts reworked under Philip Augustus, and later halls and outbuildings. The visit gives a sense of the site's scale through its fortifications, former stables and grain lofts.

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What to know

• The visit lasts about 75 minutes.
• The adult ticket costs 13 euros.
• Dogs are not allowed.
• A small car park and drop-off point are located 50 metres from the ticket office, with another car park 300 metres away.

Practical information

Visit duration

75 min

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

Small parking area and drop-off point 50 metres from the ticket office. Parking 300 metres from the ticket office.

Step-free access to the shop and ticket office. Step-free access to the gardens. Access to the medieval kitchen via two steps. Access to the apartments via five steps. Access to the ramparts, the canons' lodgings and the vaulted cellars via stairs.

Where this château is

Montreuil-Bellay · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Montreuil-Bellay, Maine-et-Loire

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

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA49000099

Period of construction

11th century, 13th century, 14th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Montreuil-Bellay: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €13. Child: €7.50. Free for: children under 7.

How long does the visit of Montreuil-Bellay castle take?

The visit lasts about 75 minutes.

Are dogs allowed?

No, dogs are not admitted on the site.

Where can visitors park?

A small car park with a drop-off point is located 50 metres from the ticket office, with another car park 300 metres away.

How old is Montreuil-Bellay castle?

The site was first fortified in the 11th century and has been altered over successive centuries.

Is the castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, it is classified as a monument historique, notably through the 1979 and 2022 orders which extend protection to the stables, granaries and the castle grounds.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q654569
• Mérimée PA49000099
• Official website

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