How old is the château de Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois?

The keep dates from the 14th century with later alterations in the 17th, while the outbuildings date from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Is the castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, the keep has been classified since 1923 and the remaining elements, including the facades and moat, have been registered since 1961.

How long does a visit take?

A visit takes about an hour and a half.

Château de Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

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Tickets and prices

Adult: Free

Free for Free guided tours, on request from the Amis de l'histoire de Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois association

Visit duration: 90 min
Where: Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

Hours and prices not verified at the source yet.

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Château de Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois stands in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Essonne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 17th century, second half of the 18th century). Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, in the Essonne department, stands a castle whose keep dates back to the 14th century, later altered in the 17th. The estate grew in stages, with the outbuildings and covered passage built in the 17th and second half of the 18th century. The moat still visible today recalls the site's original defensive purpose.

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What to know

The keep has been listed as a historic monument since 1923, while the facades, outbuildings, covered passage and moat were registered in 1961.
A full visit takes about an hour and a half.
Entry is free of charge.
Opening days and hours are not specified here, so it is worth checking locally before visiting.

Practical information

Prices

Adult: Free

Free for Free guided tours, on request from the Amis de l'histoire de Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois association

Visit duration: 90 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois · Essonne · Île-de-France

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Address

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, Essonne

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00088002
Period of construction: 14th century, 17th century, second half of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois: how much is admission?: Admission is free. Free for: free guided tours, on request from the Amis de l'histoire de Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois association.
How old is the château de Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois?: The keep dates from the 14th century with later alterations in the 17th, while the outbuildings date from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Is the castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, the keep has been classified since 1923 and the remaining elements, including the facades and moat, have been registered since 1961.
How long does a visit take?: A visit takes about an hour and a half.
Is there an entrance fee?: No, admission is free.