What remains of Monthoiron château?

Two towers survive, a 15th-century square tower and an isolated round tower from the early 16th century, the rest having been lost in a fire in 1857.

Is Monthoiron château linked to Leonardo da Vinci?

An hypothesis put forward by international experts connects the star-shaped plan of the round tower to a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, though this is not confirmed.

Can visitors enter the towers?

No, only the park surrounding the towers can be visited.

Is there parking on site?

Yes, free parking is available for cars, buses and motorcycles.

Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.

Domaine du château

Monthoiron

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Where: Monthoiron

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Domaine du château stands in Monthoiron (Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 5, 2026.

In Monthoiron, in the Vienne department, a park holds the remains of a château destroyed by fire in 1857. Two towers survived: a square 15th-century tower, whose upper floor contains a vaulted room decorated with 16th- and 17th-century wall paintings, and an isolated round tower built in the early 16th century by Jacques II Turpin de Crissé. This round tower, with its unusual star-shaped base, has been the subject of a hypothesis linking it to Leonardo da Vinci, though this remains unproven. The site, listed as a historic monument, is now explored on foot through the park.

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What to know

Only the park can be visited; the towers are not open for interior access.
Free parking accommodates all vehicle types, including buses and motorcycles.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
The visit involves an outdoor walk around the two towers and the ruins.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Grounds accessible
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Free parking, accessible to all types of vehicles (buses, motorbikes...)

The site is flat, suitable for strollers and for visitors with reduced mobility

On site

Picnic area
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Monthoiron · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

1 Chem. du Château, 86210 Monthoiron

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Château phone number

+33 6 09 76 79 37

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00125695
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

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What remains of Monthoiron château?: Two towers survive, a 15th-century square tower and an isolated round tower from the early 16th century, the rest having been lost in a fire in 1857.
Is Monthoiron château linked to Leonardo da Vinci?: An hypothesis put forward by international experts connects the star-shaped plan of the round tower to a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, though this is not confirmed.
Can visitors enter the towers?: No, only the park surrounding the towers can be visited.
Is there parking on site?: Yes, free parking is available for cars, buses and motorcycles.
Are dogs allowed?: Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.

Information verified on September 5, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website