Ticket to the Coucy Castle

When in northern France, don't miss the chance to secure your ticket to Coucy Castle, a trip through French history and culture in the heart of Picardy.

Why visit the Coucy Castle?

Located in the Picardy region, Coucy Castle is one of the grandest fortresses in northern France. Your entry ticket allows you to explore its remnants, built in the 13th century by Enguerrand III de Boves, to protect his domain and showcase authority. The castle was disassembled in 1652 and served as a quarry until acquired by the French State in 1848. Preservation efforts by architects like Viollet-le-Duc have kept parts of its structure intact, though many watchtowers were destroyed during World War I.

Despite its damage, many remnants remain. Your ticket permits you to stroll along the perimeter of the fortress and see the remains of the former chapel and other architectural elements that illustrate its grandeur.

Opening hours

Coucy Castle is open daily during the following hours:

May 2 to September 4: 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6:30 pmSeptember 5 to April 30: 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5:30 pm

Last entry is 45 minutes before closing. On December 24 and 31, the castle closes at 4 pm. Note that hours are subject to change.

Free admission

Admission is free for the following visitors:

Young people aged 18 to 25 from the European UnionChildren under 18, regardless of nationalityUnemployed individuals, disabled people, and one accompanying personJournalists, architecture students, tourism professionals, military personnel, police, and state security forcesFree admission applies on the first Sunday of the month from January 1 to March 31 and November 1 to December 31, as well as the third weekend of September.