Château de Monts-sur-Guesnes
Monts-sur-Guesnes Castle
Monts-sur-Guesnes
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- Visit duration
- 120 min
- Where
- Monts-sur-Guesnes
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Château de Monts-sur-Guesnes stands in Monts-sur-Guesnes (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The château of Monts-sur-Guesnes, in the Vienne department, combines 14th-century fortified buildings with a fully digital visit centred on Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Hundred Years' War. The site spans two wings of the château plus the former stables, linked by a passage running beneath the road. Animated films, 360-degree projections and models guide visitors indoors, while outdoor demonstrations include trebuchet firing and archery initiation.
What to know
- Allow about two hours to go through the whole site.
- The visit takes place inside the two wings of the château and the former stables, connected by an underground passage.
- Outdoor activities such as trebuchet firing and archery are offered according to a seasonal schedule.
- The towers, fortifications, buildings and former chapel have been listed as historic monuments since 1979.
- The site offers services for cyclists, including lockers and information on cycling routes.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday (today) | 10:00-18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-21:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-18:00 |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
Annual closures : Exceptional closure from 31/08 to 02/09 inclusive
- Visit duration
- 120 min
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Not verified
On site
- Food and drink
- Picnic area
- Child-friendly
Where this château is
Monts-sur-Guesnes · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
1 All. des Marronniers, 86420 Monts-sur-Guesnes
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- Period of construction
- 14th century, 15th century, 18th century
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Frequently asked
- How long does the visit of the château of Monts-sur-Guesnes take?
- The visit takes about two hours and covers both wings of the château as well as the former stables.
- Is the château of Monts-sur-Guesnes a listed historic monument?
- Yes, the towers, fortifications, buildings and former chapel have been listed as historic monuments since a 1979 order.
- What can you see at the château of Monts-sur-Guesnes?
- A digital tour focused on Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Hundred Years' War, with projections, models and outdoor activities such as trebuchet firing.
- Is the château accessible by bicycle?
- The site welcomes cyclists with free lockers and information on cycling routes.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22956188
- Mérimée PA00105556
- Official website
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