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LE CHATEAU DE TIFFAUGES

Relive the history of the largest medieval fortress in the West at Tiffauges in the Vendée Valley, 20 minutes from the Puy du Fou and 25 minutes from the Clisson Valley.

Address : BP14
85130 TIFFAUGES
FRANCE

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Presentation of: LE CHATEAU DE TIFFAUGES

Situated on the borders of the ancient provinces of Anjou, Brittany and Poitou, the Château de Tiffauges fascinates visitors with its imposing remains and its conservatory of medieval war machines, the only one of its kind in Europe. This former home of Gilles de Rais, Marshal of France and comrade-in-arms to Joan of Arc, is full of secrets and inspired the legend of a certain Bluebeard...

Set off on an assault on the Château de Tiffauges and plunge into the heart of medieval adventure. Catapulted back into history, come and enjoy a day of shows and entertainment.

The Château de Tiffauges is :

Daily entertainment on :

- The history of the castle
- The art of war
- Daily life at the time of the knights
- Live firing of war machines in action,
- Exceptional 3D films, combining history and legend,
- A training camp with ancient games,
- Guided tours and family visits.


Nocturnes in July and August

Agenda 2024 :

Heritage Day: 21 and 22 September
Tiffauges Medieval Festival: 28 and 29 September
Dive into the heart of the Middle Ages and come and experience a great historical fresco at the Château de Tiffauges!

Christmas market at Château de Tiffauges: 29, 30 November, 1 December and 6, 7, 8 December

Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Opening times
from 01/04/2024 to 30/04/2024
Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
Monday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Friday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Saturday from 14:00 to 19:00
from 01/05/2024 to 05/05/2024
Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
Monday from 10:00 to 19:00
Tuesday from 10:00 to 19:00
Wednesday from 10:00 to 19:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 19:00
Friday from 10:00 to 19:00
Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00
from 06/05/2024 to 07/05/2024
Sunday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Monday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Friday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Saturday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
from 08/05/2024 to 12/05/2024
Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
Monday from 10:00 to 19:00
Tuesday from 10:00 to 19:00
Wednesday from 10:00 to 19:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 19:00
Friday from 10:00 to 19:00
Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00
from 13/05/2024 to 17/05/2024
Sunday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Monday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Friday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Saturday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
from 18/05/2024 to 20/05/2024
Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
Monday from 10:00 to 19:00
Tuesday from 10:00 to 19:00
Wednesday from 10:00 to 19:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 19:00
Friday from 10:00 to 19:00
Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00
from 21/05/2024 to 31/05/2024
Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
Monday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Friday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Saturday from 14:00 to 19:00
from 01/06/2024 to 30/06/2024
Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
Monday from 10:00 to 18:00
Tuesday from 10:00 to 18:00
Wednesday from 10:00 to 18:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 18:00
Friday from 10:00 to 18:00
Saturday from 14:00 to 19:00
from 01/07/2024 to 31/08/2024
Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
Monday from 10:00 to 19:00
Tuesday from 10:00 to 19:00
Wednesday from 10:00 to 19:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 19:00
Friday from 10:00 to 19:00
Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00
from 01/09/2024 to 15/09/2024
Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
Saturday from 14:00 to 19:00
Display all dates
Site theme
Castle
Fortified compound and ramparts
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Prices
Full adult price from 8.00€ to 9.00€
Discounted rate from 6.00€ to 7.00€ (Porteur d'une carte d'invalidité, demandeur d'emploi...)
Children's price from 4.00€ to 5.00€ (Enfants de 12 à 25 ans)
Price for large families from 24.00€ to 28.00€ (Famille (2 adultes + 2 enfants ou plus))
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
Free tours (groupes): Yes
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
Average duration of visit (groupes) : @duration of visit
Visit languages
Visit: French, English
Billboards: French
Access map, location
Motorway: 15,5 Km
Puy du Fou: 23,5 Km
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Projection room
Services
Shop
Games area
Further information
Groups accepted starting from 15 persons
Pets not allowed
Visible point of interest without tour
David Fugère
Office de tourisme du pays de Mortagne
David Fugère
David Fugère
©DavidFugères
Gendron

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