Can you visit the Bois Thibault castle freely?

It is an open-air ruin with no listed hours or fees, located a short distance from Lassay-les-Châteaux.

What is the origin of the Bois Thibault castle?

An earlier feudal castle belonged to the Logé family before being rebuilt around 1467 on the model of Lassay castle.

Is the Bois Thibault castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, its remains have been classified as a historic monument since an order of 22 October 1925.

What remains to be seen on site?

Two wings linked by an ogival gateway, machicolations, and vaulted underground rooms.

Château du Bois Thibault

Bois Thibault Castle

Lassay-les-Châteaux

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Château du Bois Thibault stands in Lassay-les-Châteaux (Mayenne), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

About a mile from Lassay-les-Châteaux, the ruins of the Bois Thibault castle stand among fields and ponds, remnants of a 15th-century stronghold rebuilt on the model of the nearby Lassay castle. Two wings linked by an ogival-arched gateway still bear their machicolations, and vaulted cellars below echo the look of Romanesque crypts. Owned by the local council since 1988, the site is an open-air ruin marked by sieges and religious wars.

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What to know

The site consists of ruins classified as a historic monument since 1925, visited outdoors.
No opening hours or admission fees are listed for this site, so check locally before visiting.
The grounds, a former fortified castle with moats and ponds, involve walking on uneven terrain.
The castle lies about one kilometre from the centre of Lassay-les-Châteaux, on the road toward Le Housseau.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	15:00-18:00
Sunday	15:00-18:00

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

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

Where this château is

Lassay-les-Châteaux · Mayenne · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Le Bois Thibault, 53110 Lassay-les-Châteaux

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Château phone number

+33 6 38 52 50 87

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00109521
Period of construction: 15th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Bois Thibault castle freely?: It is an open-air ruin with no listed hours or fees, located a short distance from Lassay-les-Châteaux.
What is the origin of the Bois Thibault castle?: An earlier feudal castle belonged to the Logé family before being rebuilt around 1467 on the model of Lassay castle.
Is the Bois Thibault castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, its remains have been classified as a historic monument since an order of 22 October 1925.
What remains to be seen on site?: Two wings linked by an ogival gateway, machicolations, and vaulted underground rooms.