Can you visit the château Saint-Clair?

The inner courtyard houses the sea museum, but no reliable information is available about wider visits of the castle.

Why is the tower called Arundel?

The most common explanation is that the name derives from Arbondelle, a neighbouring tower demolished in the 17th century.

How old is the château Saint-Clair?

The enclosure is thought to date from the 12th century, while the current tower is believed to date from the 14th-15th centuries.

Where is the château Saint-Clair located?

It stands in Les Sables-d'Olonne, in the Vendée, near the Chaume jetty.

Château Saint-Clair

Saint-Clair Castle

Les Sables-d'Olonne

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Les Sables-d'Olonne

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Château Saint-Clair stands in Les Sables-d'Olonne (Vendée), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Near the Chaume jetty in Les Sables-d'Olonne, this former medieval fortress is notable for its square tower, which carries the Chaume lighthouse. The oval-shaped enclosure is thought to date back to the 12th century, while the current tower, known as Arundel, was likely built in the 14th-15th centuries under the princes of Talmont. The inner courtyard now houses the sea museum.

Written from Château Saint-Clair (Vendée)

What to know

The Arundel tower carries the Chaume lighthouse, visible from outside the site.
The inner courtyard houses the sea museum, the part of the site clearly open to visitors.
The château stands near the Chaume jetty, in a coastal setting.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, fees or access conditions.

Where this château is

Les Sables-d'Olonne · Vendée · Pays de la Loire

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Address

6 Quai des Boucaniers, 85100 Les Sables-d'Olonne

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château Saint-Clair?: The inner courtyard houses the sea museum, but no reliable information is available about wider visits of the castle.
Why is the tower called Arundel?: The most common explanation is that the name derives from Arbondelle, a neighbouring tower demolished in the 17th century.
How old is the château Saint-Clair?: The enclosure is thought to date from the 12th century, while the current tower is believed to date from the 14th-15th centuries.
Where is the château Saint-Clair located?: It stands in Les Sables-d'Olonne, in the Vendée, near the Chaume jetty.