Historical sites and monuments

Château of Bridoré

BRIDORE
  • Pets admitted

About

The castle of Bridoré is an ancient fortified castle that stands in the French commune of Bridoré. During the visit, you will discover a new augmented reality animation that plunges you into the history of Imbert de Batarnay, one of the most remarkable men of his generation: chamberlain to Louis XI, Charles VIII, Louis XII, François I and friend of Leonardo da Vinci, grandfather of Diane de Poitiers.
A medieval military fortress (XIVth - XVth centuries), Bridoré Castle has a defence system which is unique in France (4 caponniers), a 100ft - tall keep, moats, and also steam baths.
Open in summer (groups by appointment all year round).

  • Themes
      Pleasure garden Park Fortified castle
  • Spoken languages
      French English
  • Groups
      Groups accepted
  • Other information
      No PRM access Pets allowed

Practical information

  • Categories
      Listed or registered (CNMHS)
  • Equipment
      Picnic area Shop Luggage storage Parking Film projection room
  • On-site activities
      Activities
  • Parking
      Bike parking Coach park
  • Visits
      Educational Visit Individual Guided Tour on request Guided Group Tour on request Free Group Visit on request
  • Other information
      Interior shop

Prices

  • Payment methods : American Express, Debit cards, Cheques, Cash
  • Full adult price 12€
  • Child rate 8€
  • Group rate 10€
  • Free rate

Opening times

From 01/07/24 to 31/08/24
  • Monday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Tuesday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Wednesday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Thursday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Friday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Saturday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Sunday : from 13h00 - 19h00
From 01/07/25 to 31/08/25
  • Monday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Tuesday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Wednesday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Thursday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Friday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Saturday : from 13h00 - 19h00
  • Sunday : from 13h00 - 19h00

How to find us!

37600 BRIDORE
06 27 76 71 22 Website Contact us by email
Latitude : 47.0270120 Longitude : 1.0824090

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