The castle of Châteaudun
Monument
The castle of Châteaudun overlooks the Loir valley, and used to occupy a strategic position at the outermost bounds of the Beauce plain. It was owned by the Orléans family from 1391 to 1710. The former feudal castle was rapidly transformed into a comfortable, light residence. In the courtyard, there are still two stairs with loggias, one in Flamboyant style and the other in Renaissance style.
The wonderfully preserved interior contains vast kitchens with ribbed vaults finishing on two massive fireplaces. All around the chapel, the statues of 15 saints are erected, and a 16th-century fresco of the Last Judgment decorates an oratory.
The castle has been restored since 1930 and preserves an important collection of tapestries.
There is also a medieval garden
Lodging
See the listing of the Hotels in Chateaudun
Practical information
Château de Châteaudun
28200 Châteaudun
Going there
From Le Mans: motorway A 11 to secondary road D 955 towards Châteaudun
From Chartres: main road N 10 towards Châteaudun
From Orléans: secondary road D 955 towards Châteaudun
From Tours: main road N 10 towards Châteaudun
Localisation
Between the Paris/Le Mans (A 11) and Paris/Orléans (A 10) motorways
On the Chartres/Tours road
Visits and admission fees
Opening / Closing
Open
2 May to 30 June : 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 6 pm
1 July to 4 September : 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 6:15 pm
5 September to 30 April : 10 am to 12:30 pm and 2 to 5:30 pm
Last admission 60 mins before closing
Closed
on January 1, May 1 and December 25