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Château de
Pouzauges
Ville de Pouzauge, 85700. Tel. O2 51 57 01 37
The
Château which overlooks the town of Pouzauges
offers wide panoramic views over the Haut
Bocage countryside.
The Fortress that dates from the X11 and X111
centuries has 12 towers including the magnificent tower of the Keep which
dominates the other 11 and is one of the most intact and oldest stone keeps in
the region.
In the XVth century the castle belonged to Catherine Thouars and
her husband Gilles de Rais. Catherine and her daughters made it their main
residence.
On Thursdays in July and August there are evening walks which
offer a picturesque way to discover the castle and the medieval town which was
built nearby.
Open Times:
Open from 1/7 to 31/8:
Guided tours of the château Every day 14h à 19h except Mondays
Admission:
Adult: €
2.5
Youths: (14-18 years): €1.50
Children: (4-14 years) : €1.0
Evening Walks: €4. Children
€1.50 Students €2.50
Animation: €2
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