How is this list made?

We read the hours and seasons each castle publishes on its official website, rechecked nightly. A castle without published hours is not listed, even if it opens.

Castles open during the Christmas holidays in Deux-Sèvres

5 castles open

From Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, all French school zones

5 castles in Deux-Sèvres open during the Christmas holidays according to their hours or season: 4 with precise opening days, 1 on their announced season only. Check the castle’s website the day before; holiday hours change often.

Opening hours come from the castle’s official website, or from Google when the site does not publish any, and are re-read every ninety days. Seasons are copied word for word from the castle’s website. A castle can close without notice: its entry lists a phone number.

Known opening days

Donjon de NiortNiort
Open
: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Château de l'Ébaupinay (Ébaupinay Castle)Argentonnay
Open
: Fri
Château de Coulonges-sur-l'Autize (Coulonges-sur-l'Autize Castle)Coulonges-sur-l'Autize
Open
: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Adult €5
Domaine du Château d'Argenton-les-ValléesArgentonnay
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Adult €5

Open in season, without a precise timetable

These castles announce a season covering the holidays without giving days: call before you go.

Château de Tennessus (Tennessus Castle)Amailloux
Announced season
: de mi-septembre à fin juin, 12h00-16h30, sur rendez-vous seulement
Adult €7.50

Dates by zone and other départements Every castle in Deux-Sèvres

Frequently asked questions

How is this list made?: We read the hours and seasons each castle publishes on its official website, rechecked nightly. A castle without published hours is not listed, even if it opens.