Château de Terre-Neuve
Château de Terre Neuve, a splendid 16th-century work of art, set in the heart of its extensive grounds, overlooking the town of Fontenay-le-Comte. Discover its alchemical fireplace, its suns gilded with the fine gold of Chambord, its ceilings...
Guided tour of the inhabited part of the Château de Terre Neuve, a listed historic monument built in 1580 by Nicolas Rapin, Provost of the French Constabulary and companion of King Henry IV. Octave de Rochebrune, a famous 19th-century engraver, added many embellishments. The famous writer George Simenon lived there from 1940 to 1943.Since 2018, a museum on the history of the Château and Octave de Rochebrune has been open to the public in the outbuildings of the Château.
The château is renowned for its Alchemical fireplace, its coffered ceilings of carved stone, its wood panelling from the Château de Chambord, the gold-leaf suns from the bedroom of King Louis XIV, and the cabinet door of King François 1st.
You can admire paintings, furniture, collections and superb clothing from the 17th and 18th centuries. The château is privately owned and inhabited all year round.
TRACKING GAME on smart-phone and tablet: the Mystery of Newfoundland
During the season, you can have a picnic in the park with your entrance ticket.
"Octave's Adventure": a 1km treasure hunt in the grounds of the Château.
(included in the ticket for your visit to the museum or château - bring shoes suitable for walking)
Practical information
Opening times
from 04/04/2026 to 19/06/2026
Sunday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Closing days: Fermé le mardi
from 20/06/2026 to 30/06/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Closing days: Fermé le mardi
from 01/07/2026 to 17/07/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Opening days: Ouvert 7j/7
from 18/07/2026 to 23/08/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Opening days: Ouvert 7j/7
from 24/08/2026 to 31/08/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
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from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Opening days: Ouvert 7j/7
from 01/09/2026 to 18/09/2026
Sunday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Closing days: Fermé le mardi
from 19/09/2026 to 20/09/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:30:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 13:30:00 to 18:30:00
Opening days: Ouvertures spéciales JEP
from 17/10/2026 to 31/10/2026
Sunday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Monday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Saturday
from 13:30:00 to 18:00:00
Closing days: Fermé le mardi
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Site theme
Castle
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Renaissance
Location
Spoken language
English
French
Russian
Facilities
Picnic area
Equipped conference room
Services
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted starting from 20 persons
Pets not allowed
Rates and payment methods
Prices
Full adult price from 6€ to 10.5€ (Extérieur et Musée en visite Libre : 6€
Extérieur et Musée en visite Libre et château en visite Guidée : 10,50€)
Children's price from 4.5€ to 6€ (Tarif 6 à 16 ans Extérieur + Musée : 4,50€
Tarif 8 à 16 ans Extérieur + Musée + Château en visite guidée : 6€)
Price for large families starting from 28€ (2 adultes et 2 enfants)
Free of charge (Enfants de moins de 6 ans)
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
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