Is Montrichard castle a ruin?

Yes, only remains survive, including the 12th-century square keep and sections of the outer walls.

When was Montrichard castle built?

The earliest construction dates back to the early 11th century, under Fulk Nerra, count of Anjou.

Is Montrichard castle open every day?

No, the known opening hours cover only one day a week.

Château de Montrichard

Montrichard Castle

Montrichard Val de Cher

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €7
Child: €5

Free for Free up to 6 years old

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Where: Montrichard Val de Cher

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Château de Montrichard stands in Montrichard Val de Cher (Loir-et-Cher), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century). Adult admission costs 7 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on the ridge above the Cher river, where it once guarded the crossing, Montrichard castle survives today as a ruin. Visitors can see a square keep from the 12th century, braced by buttresses, surrounded by the remains of two successive walls. The site recalls the rivalry between the counts of Anjou and Blois, and later the Hundred Years' War.

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What to know

The adult admission fee is 7 euros.
The castle is visited as a ruin, without roofing or fully furnished interiors.
Opening hours are limited to one day per week.
The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1877, protecting the keep and remaining structures.
The visit takes place outdoors, on sloping ground overlooking the Cher river.

Practical information

Opening hours

from 4 April to 30 June and from 1 September to 27 September, from 1 July to 31 August

Annual closures : Tuesday

Prices

Adult: €7
Child: €5

Free for Free up to 6 years old

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Montrichard Val de Cher · Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

4 Mnt P. Degrés Sainte-Croix, 41400 Montrichard Val de Cher

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Château phone number

+33 2 54 71 66 34

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00098513
Period of construction: 11th century

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Château de Montrichard: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €7. Child: €5. Free for: free up to 6 years old.
Is Montrichard castle a ruin?: Yes, only remains survive, including the 12th-century square keep and sections of the outer walls.
When was Montrichard castle built?: The earliest construction dates back to the early 11th century, under Fulk Nerra, count of Anjou.
Is Montrichard castle open every day?: No, the known opening hours cover only one day a week.