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.
Full rate
Reduced rate
- Job seekers
- Disabled person / Companion to disabled person
- Student / 18-25 years / Children betwenne 6 and 18 years
- Guide season ticket
Children under 6 years of age
Family pass
Pass for two adults and one child, other children (between 6 and 18 years old) get in free
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
Guided tour
Small groups (9-14 people)
Self-guided / guided / audio-guided tour
15 people or more
Lecture tour
Small groups (9-14 people)
Lecture tour
15 people or more
Private tour
Private tour outside opening hours – by reservation – Price per person
Kindergarten / Primary
Fougères school groups
Secondary schools / High schools
Fougères school groups
Self-guided tour
Non-Fougères school groups
Guided tour / lecture
Non-Fougères school groups
Drivers / Guides
Non-Fougères school groups
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.
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.
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.
Educational tools are at your disposal
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