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LANGEAIS CASTLE

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Place Pierre-de-Brosse, 37130Langeais, France Show on map
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2025
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This castle, built by order of Louis XI, houses an important collection of tapestries.

Built on the orders of Louis XI to impose his authority west of Tours, the Château de Langeais witnessed the marriage of Charles VIII and Anne de Bretagne in 1491, in the greatest secrecy. The scene is recreated using wax figures with realistic physiognomies and an audiovisual show. A new scenography, as none other than Stéphane Bern, renowned presenter and history and heritage enthusiast, recounts the story that led to the beginning of Brittany's attachment to the French crown.
The Château de Langeais also boasts a major collection of tapestries. The most famous of these is the Neuf Preux (16th century, Aubusson). Since 2021, a new space has been recreating a weaver's workshop, with its loom, essential tools and skeins of wool. An educational setting to help visitors understand the context that encouraged the development of this art form.
Thanks to a specially designed application, take a different approach to your visit, with explanations from Jacques Siegfried, the château's last owner, who will take you on a tour of his rich collection and tell you all about the history of the site. A guided tour, but at your own pace and to your own taste.
Many events are organized throughout the year: chivalry workshops, visits with Anne de Bretagne, Easter egg hunts, falconry shows, Christmas in the land of castles... Check out the château's agenda on the website!

Season 2025, Playmobil® exhibition: Fantastic adventures of the Middle Ages.

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Visited in june 2025
Superbe découverte au milieu de nul part, toutefois à 30 minutes de Tours.
Un château médiéval restaurer "dans son jus" grâce à des passionné-e-s.
Ça vaut le détour.
Visited in june 2025
Très belle visite, belle animation, je recommande
Visited in june 2025
Cool castle in the middle of Langeais. There were very few people when we went, Monday afternoon early June. It was cool to feel like we had the castle all to ourselves. Other castles in the area were much more crowded.
Visited in june 2025
Beaucoup d'animations pour les familles sur le thème de la vie au moyen-âge.
Visited in june 2025
Le Château de Langeais est un joli château au coeur d'un village. Les différentes pièces sont agréables, les sols sont remarquables. La mise en scène est appréciable dans la salle des mariages. Par contre l'éclairage est faible dans certaines pièces. Tout est très bien entretenu.
Le parc quant à lui ne montre pas grand intérêt.
Bonus si vous terminez la visite a l'heure de fermeture, vous pourrez voir la fermeture du pont levis.

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