Château d'Ardelay
Art at the heart of heritage: Château d'Ardelay offers temporary exhibitions several times a year focusing on the visual arts and heritage.
800 YEARS OF HISTORYArdelay castle dates back to the 12th century, when an artificial mound surrounded by a moat and a circular stone wall was built. With its imposing 15th-century keep, it is one of the region's finest examples of defensive and military architecture.
Restored in the 20th century by the town of Les Herbiers, the castle was owned by several illustrious families, including the De Vivonne and Les Herbiers families, from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
ART AT THE HEART OF OUR HERITAGE
Château d'Ardelay hosts temporary exhibitions of the visual arts several times a year. Sculpture, photography, painting... artists are invited to exhibit their work in an authentic setting steeped in history.
A place of life and creative expression, the château also hosts the annual Salon des Artistes, bringing together around thirty artists from all over France.
In addition to the temporary visual arts exhibitions, a scientific exhibition on the site's heritage and history is held once a year. Certain areas, such as the dungeon, are open for visits or events.
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 2.30pm to 6.30pm during exhibition periods.
Admission :
Admission to the château
- Full price: €4
- Concession*: €2
- Free for under-18s
- Free admission every last Sunday of the month.
Guided tours, lectures, workshops, etc.
- Full price: €3 to €8
- Concession*: €2 to €5
* Upon presentation of proof of entitlement: Herbretois, students, jobseekers, disabled people, etc.
Online booking: https://www.lesherbiers.fr/sortir/culture/billetterie-chateau-d-ardelay/
Practical information
Site theme
Castle
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Access map, location
Motorway : 7 km
Puy du Fou : 12 km
Spoken language
English
French
Services
Interactive terminal
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted
Pets allowed
Visible point of interest without tour
Rates and payment methods
Prices
Full adult price from 4€ to 8€
Discounted rate from 2€ to 5€
Children's price starting from 2€
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
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