Can visitors see the Montfrault ruins?

No, the site lies within a section of the Chambord estate that is closed to the public.

How old is Montfrault castle?

It is said to have been built in the mid-10th century by Count Thibaud I of Blois.

What remains of Montfrault today?

Only abandoned ruins, located near the southeastern entrance of the Chambord park.

Why did the castle disappear?

It was dismantled between 1778 and 1784 to make way for developments requested by the Ministry of War around Chambord.

Montfrault Fortress

Chambord

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Chambord

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Forteresse de Montfrault stands in Chambord (Loir-et-Cher), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The remains of Montfrault lie in a section of the Chambord estate that is closed to visitors, near the park's southeastern entrance. Built in the 10th century by Count Thibaud I of Blois, this stronghold predates the present château by centuries and served as a residence for the counts before being dismantled at the end of the 18th century. Only ruins remain today, tied in local folklore to tales of a spectral hunt.

Written from Forteresse de Montfrault

What to know

The ruins stand in a part of the Chambord estate that is closed to the public.
This is not a site set up for visits but forest remains within the domain.
Construction dates to the 10th century, and the castle was demolished between 1778 and 1784.
There are no opening hours, fees, or public access for this site.
The place is mainly known through local legends about the ghost of Count Thibaud the Cheater.

Where this château is

Chambord · Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Chambord, Loir-et-Cher

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Frequently asked

Can visitors see the Montfrault ruins?: No, the site lies within a section of the Chambord estate that is closed to the public.
How old is Montfrault castle?: It is said to have been built in the mid-10th century by Count Thibaud I of Blois.
What remains of Montfrault today?: Only abandoned ruins, located near the southeastern entrance of the Chambord park.
Why did the castle disappear?: It was dismantled between 1778 and 1784 to make way for developments requested by the Ministry of War around Chambord.