Results Castles to visit Thoiry

THOIRY CASTLE

Castle
4.2/5
37 review
Open - Close at 18h00 Opening hours

Go there and contact

Carte de l'emplacement de l'établissement
Rue du Pavillon-de-Montreuil, 78770Thoiry, France Show on map
Improve this page
2025
Recommended
2025

Renaissance-style castle, appreciated for the optical illusion of the sun rising and setting in the axis of the vestibule.

Château de Thoiry was built in 1559 for Raoul Moreau, treasurer to King Henry II and an esoteric enthusiast, to further his alchemical research. Built in the Renaissance style, it offers a dazzling spectacle every solstice from its promontory: the sun rises and sets exactly in line with the axis of the vestibule, creating an exceptional optical illusion. Still inhabited by the de la Panouse family for over four centuries, it's well worth stopping off for a visit, along with its gardens (open from June to August), on the way to the zoo.

Did you know? This review was written by our professional authors.


Organize your trip with our partners Thoiry
Transportation
Accommodation & stays
Services / On site

Book the Best Activities with Get Your Guide

Members' reviews on THOIRY CASTLE

4.2/5
37 reviews
Send a reply
Value for money
Service
Originality

The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.

You have already submitted a review for this establishment, it has been validated by the Petit Futé team. You have already submitted a review for this establishment, awaiting validation, you will receive an email as soon as it is validated.
Visited in april 2025
A voir absolument avec ou sans enfants.
Visited in april 2025
Bonjour ayant payée plein tarif pour le zoo le safari et le château. totalement déçue de ne pas avoir visité le château alors que j'adore de base les château en tout genre.le zoo et le safari rien a dire propre convivial,de très beaux animaux en tout genre.
Sachant que sur le site c'était bien écrit ouvert de 14h a 18h pour le château c'est dommage ????????????
Visited in april 2025
Très belle visite, intimiste avec une “conteuse” top ! Le château de Thoiry a conservé mobiliers, tableaux, objets de la vie quotidienne et des souvenirs accumulés au cours des siècles dont beaucoup sont liés à l’ histoire de France
Visited in december 2024
Meraviglioso spettacolo di luci natalizie. Merita sicuramente una visita! Ci tornerò
Visited in october 2024
Le zoo de Vincennes est loin devant le zoo Thoiry, moins d'indications, beaucoup de voitures de services en circulation dans les zones piétonne, restaurant correct, machines à café hors service, les vitres du tunnel des lions est sale ... obligé de faire le safari en voiture pour voir le reste des animaux ( zèbres, hippopotames, girafes, éléphants, loups, ours...)

Find unique holiday offers with our partners

Send a reply