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CHATEAU DE SAINT-MESMIN

The Château "fort" in action! A 14th-century medieval fortress in Saint-Mesmin in the Vendée, 30 minutes from the Puy du Fou and 35 minutes from Cholet, with a 28-metre-high keep. Daily medieval entertainment in July and August. Guided or self-guided tours.

Address :
Lieu-dit La Ville
85700 SAINT-MESMIN
FRANCE

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Presentation of: CHATEAU DE SAINT-MESMIN

The fortified castle in action! The fortified castle of Saint Mesmin, in Saint André sur Sèvre, is a 14th-century medieval fortress to which an imposing 28-metre-high keep was added in the 15th century.
Daily medieval events in July and August give visitors the chance to discover this unusual site: events for children and adults, open house. Theme for 2022: "Fantastic animals".

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Opening times
from 13/04/2024 to 05/05/2024
Sunday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Monday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Thursday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Friday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
from 08/05/2024 to 12/05/2024
Sunday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
Wednesday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
Thursday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
Friday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
Saturday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
from 19/05/2024 to 30/06/2024
Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
from 07/07/2024 to 30/08/2024
Sunday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
Monday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
Tuesday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
Wednesday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
Thursday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
Friday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
Saturday from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00
from 01/09/2024 to 15/09/2024
Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
from 21/09/2024 to 22/09/2024
Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
Saturday from 14:30 to 18:30
from 19/10/2024 to 03/11/2024
Sunday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Monday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Thursday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Friday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30
from 06/12/2024 to 08/12/2024
Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
Friday from 18:30 to 22:30
Saturday from 14:30 to 18:30
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Site theme
Castle
Castle
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Prices
Children's price from 5.00€ to 6.00€ (enf (5 à 14 ans))
Price for large families from 23.00€ to 28.00€
Full adult price from 8.00€ to 10.00€
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours (individuelles): Yes
Average duration of visit (individuelles) : @duration of visit
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
Guided tours (groupes): Yes
Average duration of visit (groupes) : @duration of visit
Visit languages
Visit: French, German, English, Braille, Spanish
Audio guide: English, French, Sign language
Billboards: French, English, Braille, Spanish
Access map, location
SNCF train station: 20 Km
Motorway: 40 Km
Bus station: 5 Km
Airport / aerodrome: 100 Km
Puy du Fou: 24,2 Km
Spoken language
English
Spanish
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Restaurant
Equipped conference room
Services
Shop
Games area
Further information
Groups accepted from 10 to 55 persons
Pets allowed (Tenir l'animal en laisse)
JM Poirier
Caroline Torres Frometa
Caroline Torres Fromta
amélie Mathé
Eric Nicolas
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