Who owned the Château de Saint-Germain?

The lordship belonged to the archbishopric of Tours and was held for two centuries by the Berruyer family from the 15th century onward.

What is there to see at the Château de Saint-Germain?

A courtyard framed by two L-shaped wings, two round towers, a square tower with machicolations, and a park with a kitchen garden.

Is the Château de Saint-Germain a listed monument?

It is a listed historic monument, with protection covering its façades, roofs and four interior fireplaces.

Château de Saint-Germain

Saint-Germain Castle

Saint-Jean-Saint-Germain

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €5
Reduced: €3

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Where: Saint-Jean-Saint-Germain

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Saint-Germain stands in Saint-Jean-Saint-Germain (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Saint-Jean-Saint-Germain, in the Indre-et-Loire department, this château combines an old keep with two round towers and an L-shaped wing topped by a notable roof shaped like an inverted ship's hull. The lordship once belonged to the archbishopric of Tours and passed in the 15th century to the Berruyer family, who held it for two centuries. Visitors can see the courtyard framed by the two wings, the square tower with machicolations, and a park with its kitchen garden.

What to know

The château is a listed historic monument, with its façades, roofs and four interior fireplaces protected since 1948.
Visits are guided, so it is advisable to check opening times or book in advance.
The park and its kitchen garden can be visited in addition to the château's interior.
The south-facing façade has kept its mullioned windows, restored in the early 20th century.

Practical information

Opening hours

du samedi 11 juillet au dimanche 23 août: 9h-12h et 14h-17h
week-end du Patrimoine aux mêmes horaires

Prices

Adult: €5
Reduced: €3

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Saint-Jean-Saint-Germain · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

1 Rue du Château, 37600 Saint-Jean-Saint-Germain

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

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00098078
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Saint-Germain: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €5. Reduced: €3.
Can you visit the Château de Saint-Germain on your own?: No, visits are guided only.
Who owned the Château de Saint-Germain?: The lordship belonged to the archbishopric of Tours and was held for two centuries by the Berruyer family from the 15th century onward.
What is there to see at the Château de Saint-Germain?: A courtyard framed by two L-shaped wings, two round towers, a square tower with machicolations, and a park with a kitchen garden.
Is the Château de Saint-Germain a listed monument?: It is a listed historic monument, with protection covering its façades, roofs and four interior fireplaces.