Château de Montsoreau, Montsoreau

Name: Château de Montsoreau
Address: Montsoreau, France
Telephone: +33 2 41 67 12 60

#2 among attractions in Montsoreau

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The Château de Montsoreau is a Flamboyant Gothic style castle in the Loire Valley, directly built in the Loire riverbed. It is located in the small market town of Montsoreau, in the Maine-et-Loire département of France, close to Saumur, Chinon, Fontevraud-l'Abbaye and Candes-Saint-Martin. The Château de Montsoreau is situated at the confluence of two rivers, the Loire and the Vienne, and at the meeting point of three historic regions: Anjou, Poitou and Touraine. It is the only château of the Loire Valley to have been built directly in the Loire riverbed. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1515 (509 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 47°12'56"N, 0°3'44"E

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Montsoreau France

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+33 2 41 67 12 60

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Château de Montsoreau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fontevraud Abbey, Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art, Château des Réaux, Musée Rabelais.

2.4 miS
Monastery, Romanesque architecture
Fontevraud Abbey, Fontevrault
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~30 ftW
Museum, Forts and castles, Modern art museum
Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art, Montsoreau
1 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Loire River, the Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art is a cultural gem located in the picturesque village of Montsoreau, France. This historical château, dating back to the 15th century, seamlessly blends ancient architecture...
4.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Château des Réaux
118 min walk • The Château des Réaux is a French medieval castle located in the commune Chouzé-sur-Loire in the Indre-et-Loire department in the Centre-Val de Loire region. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1930.
7.5 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Musée Rabelais, Seuilly
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0.6 miSE
Church
Saint Martin's Collegiate Church
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3.4 miNE
47°14'11"N • 0°7'38"E
Musée des mariniers, Chouzé-sur-Loire
86 min walk • History museum, Specialty museum, Museum
2 miW
47°13'33"N • 0°1'20"E
Pommes Tapées, Turquant
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2.4 miS
Church
St. Michael's Church, Fontevrault
62 min walk • The Saint-Michel church is a Catholic church located in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, in France.
1.7 miW
Church
Saint Aubin Church, Turquant
43 min walk • The Saint-Aubin church is a Catholic church located in Turquant, in France.
2.6 miS
Church
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié, Fontevrault
67 min walk • The Notre-Dame-de-Pitié chapel is a chapel located in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, in France.
6.7 miNE
Church
St. Germain Church, Bourgueil
172 min walk • The Saint-Germain church is a Catholic church located in Bourgueil, France.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Château de Montsoreau open?

Château de Montsoreau is open:

Monday 12 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm
Friday 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Château de Montsoreau?

Nearby attractions include Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art, Montsoreau (1 min walk), Moulin à vent de la Tranchée, Montsoreau (10 min walk).