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LE CHATEAU D'ARDELAY

The Château d'Ardelay, built in the 15th century, is one of the most remarkable examples of medieval and military architecture in the region.

Address :
Rue du Donjon
85500 LES HERBIERS
FRANCE

Contact: LE CHATEAU D'ARDELAY

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Presentation of: LE CHATEAU D'ARDELAY

Now a peaceful showroom, Ardelay castle, built in the 15th century, is one of the most remarkable examples of medieval and military architecture in the region.

And yet, over the course of 11 centuries, the building has suffered a tumultuous history of duels, demolition and restoration.

From 14 September to 5 January, Château d'Ardelay is hosting an exhibition by the famous photographer Robert Doisneau. The exhibition Robert Doisneau ou la traversée d'un siècle brings together 88 black and white photographs. A total immersion in 20th-century France, with workers, schoolchildren, lovers, artists and ordinary passers-by, all photographed by Robert Doisneau.

Access to the château and the exhibition, Wednesday to Sunday, 2.30pm to 6.30pm.

Admission :

Admission to the château
- 4 € / adult
- Reduced admission*: €2
- Free for under-18s
- Free admission every last Sunday of the month.

Guided tours, lectures, workshops, etc.
- from €3 to €8 / adult
- Reduced*: €2 to €5
* for Herbretois residents, students, jobseekers and people with disabilities.

Bookings recommended on 02 51 66 57 88 or chateau-ardelay@lesherbiers.fr or online at https://www.lesherbiers.fr/sortir/culture/billetterie-chateau-d-ardelay/
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Castle
Keep
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Prices
Full adult price from 4.00€ to 8.00€
Discounted rate from 2.00€ to 5.00€
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours on request (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours (individuelles): Yes
Average duration of visit (individuelles) : @duration of visit
Free tours (groupes): Yes
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
Visit languages
Visit: French, English
Billboards: French
Access map, location
Motorway: 7 Km
Puy du Fou: 12 Km
Spoken language
English
French
Further information
Groups accepted
Pets allowed
Visible point of interest without tour

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