Château des évêques de Poitiers

To make a day of it

Château des évêques de Poitiers stands in Chauvigny (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 14th century). Adult admission costs 14.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 15, 2026.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

A visitors' car park is located at Place Louis Pagenault and a coach park on Rue de Bretagne, accessible via Rue Saint Pierre and Porte-Chevreau (or Rue de la Puye during the summer period).

Ticket office and shop not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility due to the bridge at the entrance. Access to the performance area is possible but difficult via Rue du Crime (very steep). One reserved accessible parking space in the car park in front of the entrance.

Where this château is

Chauvigny · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

86300 Chauvigny

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

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Château phone number

+33 5 49 46 47 48

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00105409

Period of construction

11th century, 14th century

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q22955870
• Mérimée PA00105409
• Official website

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