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Château des Ponts-de-Cé, Les Ponts-de-Cé

Château des Ponts-de-Cé

Les Ponts-de-Cé

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Les Ponts-de-Cé

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Château des Ponts-de-Cé stands in Les Ponts-de-Cé (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing at a crossing point on the Loire already used in Roman times, the château des Ponts-de-Cé has kept only its keep from its successive fortifications. The first stronghold dates from the 9th century, built to hold back Norman raids, and the site was destroyed, rebuilt and extended over time, notably by King René who made it one of his favourite residences in the 15th century. The keep now houses a collection of traditional headdresses and costumes from Anjou and beyond.

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This place also features in The castles of King René

What to know

  • Only the keep remains from the original fortifications, the other buildings having disappeared over time.
  • The site houses the Museum of Headdresses and Traditions, dedicated to regional headwear.
  • The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1862.
  • No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is given here.

Practical information

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday14:00-18:00
Wednesday (today)14:00-18:00
Thursday14:00-18:00
Friday14:00-18:00
Saturday14:00-18:00
Sunday14:00-18:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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Where this château is

Les Ponts-de-Cé · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

4 Rue Charles de Gaulle, 49130 Les Ponts-de-Cé

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00109235

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Frequently asked

What remains of the château des Ponts-de-Cé today?
Only the keep survives, the rest of the fortress having been destroyed or altered over the centuries.
What can be seen inside?
The keep houses the Museum of Headdresses and Traditions, displaying over 500 headdresses and bonnets from Anjou and other regions.
Is the château a listed historic monument?
Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1862.
Who lived in the château?
King René made it one of his favourite residences in the 15th century, and the site later served as a gendarmerie barracks and then municipal offices.

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The most visited in this department — Maine-et-Loire