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 Sarthe

8 castles open

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

8 castles in Sarthe open during the Christmas holidays according to their hours or season: 7 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

Château de Montmirail (Montmirail Castle)Montmirail
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Adult €8
Château de Lavardin (Lavardin Castle)Lavardin
Open
: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cour de Justice (ancienne) dénommée aussi Le TempleAsnières-sur-Vègre
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Adult €5
Château de Sablé (Sablé Castle)Sablé-sur-Sarthe
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Château de la Groirie (Groirie Castle)Trangé
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Château du Paty (Paty Castle)Chenu
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Château de Bellefille (Bellefille Castle)Chemiré-le-Gaudin
Open
: Sun

Open in season, without a precise timetable

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

Manor in Poillé-sur-VègrePoillé-sur-Vègre
Announced season
: vacances de printemps (du 11 au 26 avril), 10h30-18h00, du mardi au dimanche
Adult €5

Dates by zone and other départements Every castle in Sarthe

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.