Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle Tickets

This ticket allows you to explore the Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle at your own pace, a fortress in the Loire Valley, historically significant in France.

Why Visit the Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle?

The Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle is a notable fortification in the Loire Valley. With this ticket, you can explore the castle's various rooms, which date back to the mid-15th century. This region gained strategic importance for controlling a significant part of the kingdom. Unlike Renaissance castles, Fougères Castle exhibits an austere and defensive design, built near the Bièvre River with limestone rubble and tuff.

Your visit grants access to the castle's garden and rooms, including the Council Chamber.

Opening Times

The Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle opens at the following times:

May 2 to September 4: Open daily from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pmSeptember 5 to April 30: Open daily except Tuesday from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm

Final admission is 1 hour before closing. On December 24 and 31, closing time is at 4 pm. Schedules may vary slightly.

Free Admission

The Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle offers free admission to:

Young people aged 18 to 25 from the European UnionChildren under 18, regardless of nationalityUnemployed individuals, people with disabilities + one accompanying person, journalists, architecture students, tourism professionals, military personnel, police, and state security forces.

Free admission requires an accredited document at the monument's ticket office. Additionally, free entry is available on the first Sunday of the month from January to March and November to December. Free admission is also offered on the 3rd weekend in September.