Historic site and monument
in TIFFAUGES

Le Château de Tiffauges

Relive the history of the largest medieval fortress in the West at Tiffauges in the Vendée Valley, 20 minutes from Puy du Fou and 25 minutes from the Clisson valley.
Located on the borders of the former provinces of Anjou, Brittany and Poitou, the Château de Tiffauges fascinates with its imposing remains and its conservatory of medieval war machines unique in Europe. This former residence of Gilles de Rais, Marshal of France and comrade-in-arms of Joan of Arc, is full of secrets and notably inspired the legend of a certain Bluebeard...

Take on the Château de Tiffauges and dive into the heart of medieval adventure. Catapulted into history, come experience a day of shows and entertainment.

The Château de Tiffauges is:

Daily entertainment on:

– The history of the castle
– On the Art of War
– On daily life in the time of the knights
– Real shots of war machines in action,
– Films with exceptional relief, between history and legend,
– A training camp with old games,
– Guided tours and family visits.


Nocturnes in July and August

Agenda 2025:

Heritage Day: September 20 and 21
The Tiffauges Medieval Festival: September 27 and 28
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Middle Ages and come and experience a great historical fresco at the Château de Tiffauges!

Christmas market at the Château de Tiffauges: December 5,6,7, 12, 13 and December 14, XNUMX, XNUMX

Accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
We speak: English, French

Video

Themes:

  • Chateau fort
  • Fortified ensemble and ramparts

Costumed

Average duration of individual visit: 4-5 hours min.
Average duration of group visit: 3 hour min.
Minimum group size: 15 people

Language(s) of the visit

French, English

Opening

Opening hours from May 17 to May 31, 2025
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
Open on SaturdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
Opening hours from June 01 to June 13, 2025
MondayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
Opening hours from June 14 to June 30, 2025
MondayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
Opening hours from July 01 to July 04, 2025
TuesdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
Opening hours from July 05 to August 24, 2025
MondayOpen from 10 am to 19 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10 am to 19 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10 am to 19 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10 am to 19 pm
FridayOpen from 10 am to 19 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 10 am to 19 pm
SundayOpen from 10 am to 19 pm
Opening hours from August 25 to August 31, 2025
MondayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
Opening hours from September 01 to September 14, 2025
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
Open on SaturdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
Opening hours from September 20 to September 21, 2025
Open on SaturdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Individual rate adult
10 €12 €
Individual rate reduced
8 €10 €
Family formula
30 €36 €
Individual rate child
8 €10 €

free
(Less than 12 years)

Payment methods

  • Bank cards
  • French bank and postal checks
  • French "Chèques vacances"
  • Cash

Services

Equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Screening Room

Services

  • Boutique
  • Playground
From 10 € / adult

Address

BP14
85130 TIFFAUGES
How do I get there?

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