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Château du Plessis-Bourré, Écuillé

Château du Plessis-Bourré

Plessis-Bourré Castle

Écuillé

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Tickets and prices

Adult
€11
Child
€7
Reduced
€8

Free for Children under 7, holders of the Passeport Andégave, tour guides, holders of the Demeure Historique card or a press card

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Prices checked at the source on August 4, 2026

Where
Écuillé

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Open within 20 km

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Château du Plessis-Bourré stands in Écuillé (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 15th century). Adult admission costs 11 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

Built in only a few years at the end of the 15th century by Jean Bourré, treasurer to King Louis XI, this castle in Maine-et-Loire stands surrounded by moats at Écuillé. Visitors come for its transitional architecture, still close to a defensive fortress yet already opening onto residential comfort, and for its painted 15th century ceiling, one of the few still preserved in France. Still lived in by descendants of the family, it can be visited on the ground floor, set within a wooded estate.

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What to know

  • The visit takes place on the ground floor, with no stairs involved.
  • The adult admission fee is 11 euros.
  • Free parking is available at the entrance to the estate.
  • Dogs are allowed in the park.
  • The castle has been a listed historic monument since 1931, along with its moats and avenues.

Practical information

Prices

Adult
€11
Child
€7
Reduced
€8

Free for Children under 7, holders of the Passeport Andégave, tour guides, holders of the Demeure Historique card or a press card

Visit duration
Not verified
Wheelchair access
Ground floor accessible
Dogs
Allowed in the grounds
Parking
Free parking is available for visitors at the entrance of the château.

Only the ground floor of the château (3 rooms) and the Cour d'Honneur are accessible to people with reduced mobility. A sandy path allows visitors to walk around the moat in the park.

On site

  • Gift shop
  • Picnic area
  • Child-friendly

Where this château is

Écuillé · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Écuillé, Maine-et-Loire

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

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00109098
Period of construction
third quarter of the 15th century

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Frequently asked

Château du Plessis-Bourré: how much is admission?
Adult admission is €11. Child: €7. Reduced: €8. Free for: children under 7, holders of the Passeport Andégave, tour guides, holders of the Demeure Historique card or a press card.
Who built the Château du Plessis-Bourré?
It was built by Jean Bourré, treasurer to the kings of France, between 1468 and 1472.
Is the Château du Plessis-Bourré accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?
The visit takes place on the ground floor, which makes access easier.
Can I bring my dog to the Château du Plessis-Bourré?
Dogs are allowed in the estate's park.
Is the Château du Plessis-Bourré a listed historic monument?
Yes, it has been listed since a 1931 order, which also protects its water feature, moats and avenues.

Information verified on August 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website

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Sources

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

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