Castles to visit Marne

Built at the end of the 16th century by Philippe de Thomassin, this former fortified commandery was the seat of Dumouriez during the Battle of Valmy. In summer, the castle opens to visitors to discover its history through a visit to its officers' quarters, its hunting and weapons lounge and its 17th century chapel... all in period costume for children who will have the pleasure of wearing knight's capes and princess dresses. The 10 ha park offers a splendid setting for country walks with its orangery, bridle paths, rose garden and the garden of the simple. As for entertainment, we have fun as a family thanks to about fifty old games to discover throughout the estate as well as an investigation that will take you in search of Philippe de Thomassin's lost treasure. The castle also organizes workshops for children: story time, making madeleines... as well as shows throughout the year.

Built by Jean I de Dormans in the 14th century, the castle of Dormans has been the domain of illustrious people such as Cardinal Jean II, the Grand Condé or the Marshal de Broglie. Today owned by the city of Dormans, this magnificent building cannot be visited, but you can still admire its architecture by visiting the Memorial of the Battles of the Marne, walking in its beautiful wooded park of 25 hectares and crisscrossing the paths of its garden between its fishing ponds, its rivers, its cascades and its Japanese bridges.