Immerse yourself in the history of the largest medieval fortress in the West, with the largest collection of war machines.
A must-see site, one of the most visited in the Vendée. Listed as a historic monument, this castle was once the property of Gilles de Rais, Marshal of France and comrade-in-arms of Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War. A typical example of medieval military architecture. Clinging to a rocky spur, on an exceptional site above the Sèvre nantaise, the Château de Tiffauges invites visitors to discover its astonishing conservatory of medieval war machines. In 1992, it was the first site in the world to present live firing demonstrations using reconstituted medieval war machines. Château de Tiffauges has some fifteen pieces in its conservatory of war machines put to the test during performances. The château presents live firing demonstrations, approached in a fun and educational way. Young and old alike can try their hand at firing projectiles from these unique and impressive machines. Catapulted into history, you'll enjoy a half-day of shows and entertainment, and relive the history of Tiffauges in 3D cinema. With their families, children can practice jousting on wooden horses and learn medieval-inspired games of skill (shuffleboard, ring games, Puissance 4, barrels, stick games). In summer, war machines and chivalry shows. Costumed tours for 5-8 year-olds and adventure books for 8-13 year-olds. Evening events: Tuesdays from July 23 to August 22. Les Médiévales de Tiffauges: September 28 and 29.
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Open from April 1 to September 10, 2023. In June: weekdays from 10am to 6pm, weekends and holidays from 2pm to 7pm. High season: open every day from 10am to 7pm. In April, May and September: weekdays from 10am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 6pm (from Wednesday to Friday for September), weekends and holidays from 2pm to 7pm. Adults: from 8 to 9 €, Young people 12-25 years old: from 6 to 7 €. Family rate : 24 €/28 €. Vendée Pass: 21 €adult /18 €child. Costumed visits for children from 5 to 8 years old, on weekends and holidays in April, May, June and September, and every day in July and August. Shows and animations. Nocturnes on Wednesday evenings from July 22 to August 19.
Owner's Message
Located on the borders of the former provinces of Anjou, Brittany and Poitou, the castle of Tiffauges fascinates by its imposing remains and its conservatory of medieval war machines unique in Europe. This former residence of Gilles de Rais, Marshal of France and companion in arms of Joan of Arc, is full of secrets and has inspired the legend of a certain Bluebeard..
Take on the Château de Tiffauges and plunge into the heart of the medieval adventure. Catapulted into history, come and experience a day of shows and entertainment, discover 16 medieval war machines in operation and take part in live firing with the tinkerer and the mini-trébuchet.
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