What remains of the château de Taillebourg?

A 15th-century medieval tower, terraces, cellars and the ruins of the 18th-century classical château, destroyed by fire in 1822, still stand.

Can you visit the château de Taillebourg?

Yes, the château and its garden are open to visitors, though no verified opening hours or prices are currently available.

What battle took place at Taillebourg?

The Battle of Taillebourg was fought in 1242 between the forces of Saint Louis and Henry III of England.

Is the château de Taillebourg a listed historic monument?

Yes, its fortifications and medieval tower are classified, while the château ruins were registered in 1991.

Château de Taillebourg

Taillebourg Castle

Taillebourg

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Château de Taillebourg stands in Taillebourg (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

At Taillebourg, in the Charente-Maritime, stand the remains of a fortress that once overlooked the Charente valley for centuries, remembered for the battle fought here between Saint Louis and Henry III in 1242. Of the medieval stronghold only a 15th-century tower survives, along with terraces and cellars, while the ruins of the classical château built in the 18th century recall the ambitions of the La Trémoille family before fire destroyed it in 1822. Traces of a formal French garden and a terrace overlooking the river, praised as far back as the reign of Henry IV, can also be seen.

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What to know

The site consists of open-air ruins, so visitors should expect uneven ground.
The château and garden are open to visitors, though no verified opening hours or prices are available here.
The fortifications, the medieval tower and its underground vaulted rooms are listed as a historic monument.
Two wings of the former 18th-century outbuildings are now private residences and are not open to visitors.
The terrace overlooking the Charente river and the lime-tree avenue are explored on foot.

Where this château is

Taillebourg · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Taillebourg, Charente-Maritime

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00105277
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century

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What remains of the château de Taillebourg?: A 15th-century medieval tower, terraces, cellars and the ruins of the 18th-century classical château, destroyed by fire in 1822, still stand.
Can you visit the château de Taillebourg?: Yes, the château and its garden are open to visitors, though no verified opening hours or prices are currently available.
What battle took place at Taillebourg?: The Battle of Taillebourg was fought in 1242 between the forces of Saint Louis and Henry III of England.
Is the château de Taillebourg a listed historic monument?: Yes, its fortifications and medieval tower are classified, while the château ruins were registered in 1991.