Château de Sainte-Suzanne
Sainte-Suzanne Castle
Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes
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- Prices
- from €4.00
- Visit duration
- 90 min
- Where
- Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes
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Open within 20 km
Château de Sainte-Suzanne stands in Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes (Mayenne), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 17th century). Adult admission costs 4 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 28, 2026.
In Sainte-Suzanne, in the Mayenne department, this castle combines a medieval stronghold with a residence built in the early 17th century by Guillaume Fouquet de la Varenne. The site is remembered for withstanding three years of siege by William the Conqueror, the only fortified place he never managed to seize. The town ramparts and the residence, both listed as historic monuments, can be explored on this fortified hilltop site.
Written from Château de Sainte-Suzanne (Mayenne)
What to know
- The site combines a medieval enclosure and an early 17th-century residence, both listed as historic monuments.
- The castle stands on a hilltop, so visitors should expect some walking and uneven ground.
- No information on opening hours, prices or visit duration is available here, so checking ahead is advisable.
- Accessibility conditions and parking are not specified, so it is best to confirm directly with the site.
Practical information
Opening hours
- Vacances d'hiver, du 14 février au 1er mars
- tous les jours sauf le lundi 10h-12h30/13h30-18h
- mars, week-ends uniquement
- 10h-12h30/13h30-18h
- avril, mai, juin
- tous les jours sauf le lundi 10h-12h30/13h30-18h
- juillet-août
- tous les jours en continu 10h-18h
- septembre-octobre
- tous les jours sauf le lundi 10h-12h30/13h30-18h
- novembre-décembre
- week-ends uniquement 10h-12h30/13h30-18h
- vacances de Noël, du 19 décembre au 3 janvier 2027
- tous les jours sauf le lundi 10h-12h30/13h30-18h
Annual closures : Closed on Mondays (except in July-August); closed in January-February outside school holidays
Prices
- Adult
- €4.00
- Child
- Free
- Reduced
- €2.00
Free for Under 18; first Sunday of the month
- Visit duration
- 90 min
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Parking
- Not verified
3 PMR parking spaces located 100 metres from the reception; courtyard paths covered with sand with an average slope of 5% (peak at 11%); toilets at the bergerie and the Ciap (1st and 2nd floor) are adapted, those on the ground floor of the Ciap are not adapted; a lift allows access to all exhibition levels (two small rooms inaccessible); the floors of the donjon and the bergerie as well as the top of the ramparts are inaccessible
On site
- Toilets
- Child-friendly
Where this château is
Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes · Mayenne · Pays de la Loire
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Address
1 Rue Fouquet de la Varenne, 53270 Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes
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- Period of construction
- first quarter of the 17th century
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In pictures
Frequently asked
- How old is the château de Sainte-Suzanne?
- The fortified enclosure dates from the 11th century, while the residence was built in the early 17th century by Guillaume Fouquet de la Varenne.
- Why is the château de Sainte-Suzanne famous?
- It is known for withstanding a three-year siege by William the Conqueror, who never managed to capture it.
- Is the château de Sainte-Suzanne a listed monument?
- Yes, the ramparts have been listed since 1862 and the residence since 1984.
Information verified on August 28, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
- This entry in Markdown
- Wikidata Q2970602
- Mérimée PA00109610
- Official website
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From the same period — 1er quart 17e siècle
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