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Fabuleux Château de Fougères

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The Castle of Fougères offers a fascinating and comprehensive insight into military architecture. Discover the history of the largest medieval fortress in Europe, which defended the Duchy of Brittany from the year 1000 to 1500.

Tickets

The prices listed include either a free audio guide for each visitor or the opportunity to join a guided tour of the castle at no extra cost. We do not take bookings. The ticket is valid for the whole day.

Tickets are valid all day long.

Please note : last tickets sold 45 minutes before the castle closes.

Visiting alone or with friends and family Groups (by reservation) Schools

Full rate

9 €

Reduced rate

  • Job seekers
  • Disabled person / Companion to disabled person
  • Student / 18-25 years / Children betwenne 6 and 18 years
  • Guide season ticket
5 €

Children under 6 years of age

Free of charge

Family pass

Pass for two adults and one child, other children (between 6 and 18 years old) get in free

23 €

Annual season ticket

The ambassador card gives the holder unlimited free access to the castle, to all the cultural services and to the new tour for 1 year and allows their companions to benefit from a reduced rate

18 €

Guided tour

Small groups (9-14 people)

6,50 €

Self-guided / guided / audio-guided tour

15 people or more

5,50 €

Lecture tour

Small groups (9-14 people)

7,50 €

Lecture tour

15 people or more

6,50 €

Private tour

Private tour outside opening hours – by reservation – Price per person

15€

Kindergarten / Primary

Fougères school groups

Free of charge

Secondary schools / High schools

Fougères school groups

3 €

Self-guided tour

Non-Fougères school groups

4 €

Guided tour / lecture

Non-Fougères school groups

5 €

Drivers / Guides

Non-Fougères school groups

Free of charge

Visits

The Castle of Fougères is open all year round apart from January, with a self-guided or audio-guided tour or with a cultural outreach officer from the heritage department.
The audio guide is also suitable for children aged 6 and over.
Whatever your age, the helmets on display throughout the tour are an exciting reminder of everyday life at the castle.

Self-guided tour

1h30

Discovery of the outdoor areas, access to the towers, curtain walls, and displays.

Guided tour

45 min

Schedules and tours subject to change.

Audio guides

Audio guides are available all year round, and included in the price of the visit.
Audio guide available in five languages (French, English, German, Spanish and Italian).
Audio guide for children aged 6 and over.

The audio tour traces the history of the castle and the Brittany Marches. It takes you back to the time of fortified castles, wars and the everyday life of men and women in the Middle Ages.

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The Castle on video

Children’s tour

There is a specific tour for children aged 6 years and over for a fun introduction to the history of the Château de Fougères. An activity booklet is available free of charge at the reception desk for children aged 6 to 12.

parcours enfants chateau de fougeres

Documents for the tour

You will be given a booklet free of charge at the entrance, to help you find your way around this vast site.

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Educational tools are at your disposal

Download

Visitors-guide-The-Castle-of-Fougeres.pdf
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Visitor’s guide – The Castle of Fougères

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Le fabuleux château de Fougères

The castle of Fougères is one of the most imposing French castles. It occupies an area of two hectares and is a medieval complex from the 12th to the 15th century

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