Can you visit the château de Poissy today?

No, it was destroyed in the 14th century and no visible structure remains.

Where was the château de Poissy located?

It stood in the town of Poissy, in the Yvelines department, near the present-day Notre-Dame church.

Why is the château de Poissy historically significant?

Saint Louis is believed to have been born there around 1214, and his son Philip III in 1245.

What happened to the château de Poissy?

It was largely demolished from 1303 for the Saint-Louis priory, burned in 1346, and finally razed in 1369.

Poissy Castle

Poissy

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Poissy

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Château de Poissy stands in Poissy (Yvelines), in the Île-de-France region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The château de Poissy no longer stands: no visible structure remains on the site today. Founded in Carolingian times on an earlier Merovingian hunting lodge, it was expanded into a royal residence, notably under Constance of Provence. Saint Louis is thought to have been born there around 1214, and his son Philip III in 1245. Most of the site was demolished from 1303 to make way for the Saint-Louis priory, then burned in 1346, before Charles V had its last remains cleared away in 1369.

What to know

The castle was entirely destroyed by the end of the 14th century, so there is no building to visit today.
No visiting hours, fees or practical information exist since the monument no longer stands.
The site's interest is historical, linked to the supposed birth of Saint Louis and the history of the nearby priory.
The town of Poissy does retain the Notre-Dame church, where Saint Louis was baptized.

Where this château is

Poissy · Yvelines · Île-de-France

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Address

13 Av. du Bon Roi Saint-Louis, 78300 Poissy

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Poissy today?: No, it was destroyed in the 14th century and no visible structure remains.
Where was the château de Poissy located?: It stood in the town of Poissy, in the Yvelines department, near the present-day Notre-Dame church.
Why is the château de Poissy historically significant?: Saint Louis is believed to have been born there around 1214, and his son Philip III in 1245.
What happened to the château de Poissy?: It was largely demolished from 1303 for the Saint-Louis priory, burned in 1346, and finally razed in 1369.