Tickets and rates :
How do I get a reduced rate?
You must have proof of your situation and present it at the reception to benefit from the reduced rate.
Find the conditions of eligibility for the reduced rate here
Is there a skip-the-line ticket?
No, we do not have a skip-the-line ticket. You will need to go directly to the lobby to buy your tickets.
We advise you to come at times when there are fewer people: between 10am and 11am or after 4pm during the summer.
Do I need to book a guided tour of the castle?
No, we do not take reservations. Simply ask at the same time as you pick up your tickets where the start of the tour is and our teams will tell you.
Is it possible to enter and exit multiple times with the same ticket?
Yes, the ticket is valid all day. You can enter and exit several times. Simply show your ticket to our team at the reception when you return to the castle or « La Coursive ».
What does the Ambassador Card qualify for?
The Ambassador Card entitles you to access the Castle, « La Coursive » and all the activities offered by the Heritage Archives Culture and Tourism for 1 year for 25 €.
This pass also allows to have a half price for an accompanying person for the visit of the Castle.
You can get it at the Coursive reception.
Can I benefit from a reduced rate with the Education Pass?
No, as the Château and the Coursive are not national monuments, we do not offer free or reduced prices for holders of the Education Pass.
I am a journalist or tour guide, do I have a special rate?
Yes, if you are a journalist or tour guide, you will receive a reduced rate on presentation of proof. For the Castle, it is 5 € and for the Coursive, 3 €.
Are « chèques culture » accepted?
No, « chèques culture » are not accepted at « La Coursive » or the castle.
Are visits free on the 1st Sunday of each month for both sites?
Only « La Coursive » is accessible for free to the inhabitants of Fougères on the 1st Sunday of the month, subject to present at the reception a proof of address (electricity bill, gas, internet…).
Comfort of visit
Is access to the castle possible for a person with reduced mobility?
Access to the Castle is partially accessible to PRM, especially for people with motor disabilities. It is possible to access the flat part of the Castle as well as the ground floor of the Raoul Tower where we have a room accessible to PRMs offering all the videos broadcast in the visit route.
We put in place several devices to improve the comfort of all our visitors (LSF booklet, magnetic buckle, cane seat etc), do not hesitate to ask our team at the reception of the Castle to benefit from it.
Is there a deposit system at the Château et à la Coursive ?
Yes, we have instructions at the Château as well as at « La Coursive ». You can ask our reception agents, who will tell you where they are located.
Is there a charge for the deposit?
No, access to the lockers is free.
Is the castle accessible to strollers?
It is partially possible to visit the castle with a stroller. You can access the flat part, but access to the ramparts and inside the towers is by stairs.
You can decide to leave your stroller at the reception desk or at the foot of the ramparts.
How long should the visit take?
It takes between 1h and 1h30 of visit to discover the Castle and 1h for the Coursive.
What are the rules for visiting the Castle?
For the safety of all, running, climbing or sliding on walls that are in ruins or not protected by railings is prohibited. The city declines all responsibility in case of incident on the unsecured parts of the castle.
Any child under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Am I allowed to take pictures in the Château and the Coursive?
Yes, photos are permitted:
- without flash inside the Coursive
- with and without flash inside the Castle
However, the use of the drone is prohibited inside the castle.
I am organizing a group outing at the castle, how can I book?
For a group visit, reservation is required.
– If your group consists of adults, find our suggestions for visits and the contact form for booking on our dedicated page here
– If you wish to come with one or more people with disabilities, we offer an adapted visit. You can find the information and contact form for booking here
– If your group consists of students, you can find all our educational activities and the contact form for booking here
Can I bring my dog?
It is not possible to bring your dog to the Château or to « La Coursive ». They are forbidden even when bagged or on a leash.
Only guide and assistance dogs are allowed.
Is there a toilet on site?
Yes, you will find mixed toilets and accessible to PRMs at the reception of the Castle as well as at the reception of « La Coursive ».
There are also toilets on the Place Pierre Symon, near the restaurant les Magnolias.
Is the tour route available in other languages?
Yes, the audioguide tour of the castle is available in several languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
- German
- French
- A French child version adapted for 6-12 years
Where can we eat?
It is forbidden to eat inside the castle and inside « La Coursive ». However, there are several areas around where you can eat.
- Parks and gardens: the « Val Nançon » Garden at 200m/ the Public Garden at 800 m.
- Several restaurants are present on the Place Pierre Symon.
What are the activities to do as a family?
Our team organizes various activities for families. As for the Castle, you can find all the animations here: (page animation château)
As for the Coursive, they are presented on this page: (page animation coursive) All current animations are available in the Agenda
Hours
Are the opening hours the same all year round?
No, the Château and the Coursive are open at different times depending on the period:
For the Castle:
- October to April: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 12h30 and from 14h to 17h30
- In May: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm
- From June to September: every day from 10am to 7pm
- Annual closure in January
For the Coursive:
- October to April: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 12h30 and from 2pm to 5:30
- in May: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6:30pm
- June to September: every day from 10am to 6:30pm
- annual closure in January
Is it possible to pick up your ticket less than 45 minutes before the closing of the castle et la Coursive?
No, the ticket office closes 45 minutes before the closing of the castle and La Coursive. For example, if the castle closes at 12:30 pm, you will not be able to take tickets and enter the castle after 11:45 am.
Which public holidays are closed to the public?
The castle and La Coursive are closed to the public on 25 December and 1st of January. On 24 and 31 December, the opening hours are adapted for a closure at 4:30 pm.
Access
Can I pick up a ticket at the castle reception?
No, the castle’s ticket office is located at the reception of La Coursive. It is possible to take a ticket for the Castle, for La Coursive or for both directly at the reception of La Coursive, which is located in front of the Castle. Only people with reduced mobility can pick up their ticket directly at the reception of the Castle.
Once your ticket is picked up, you will have to present it at the reception of the Château, Place Pierre Symon.
Is there a parking lot?
You can park near the Coursive and the Castle. The parking lot of La Poterne is located at 300 meters and contains 1 place PMR. However, it is below the castle which forces to climb a rather strong difference in altitude and limits the autonomy for people moving in wheelchairs.
The parking lot of the Castle is also 300 meters and 3 PMR spaces are there. These two parking are paid.
A PMR place is also accessible at the foot of « La Coursive ».