Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle Tickets

This ticket allows you to explore the Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle at your own pace, located in the Loire Valley.

Why visit the Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle?

The Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle is a notable fortress in the Loire Valley. Your ticket grants access to all rooms of the castle, which dates back to the mid-15th century. It features a more defensive character compared to other Renaissance castles in the area and was built using limestone rubble and tuff from nearby rivers. The visit includes the castle's garden and the grand Council Chamber.

Opening hours

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

Last entry is one hour before closing. On December 24 and 31, the castle closes 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 and one accompanying person, journalists, architecture students, tourism professionals, military personnel, and police.

To access free admissions, present an accredited document at the monument's ticket office. Free entry is also available on the first Sunday of the month from January 1 to March 31, and from November 1 to December 31, as well as on the 3rd weekend in September.