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    ⚠️ Winter closure of the château.

    Reopening in spring 2025!

    PRACTICAL INFORMATION

    The château is open every day

    from 30 March to 3 November 2024 inclusive.

    It will also be open on 9th, 10th and 11th November.

    As the château is a private residence, its interior can only be discovered during one of the 4 guided tours on the day.

    Booking is therefore strongly recommended

    if you want to be sure of visiting the interior of the château.

     

    The access to the park and outbuildings

    is included when you buy a ticket for the château guided tour.

     

    1 rue d'Uzay le Venon 18200 Meillant - +33 (0)2 48 63 32 05

    opening days and hours 

    Open every day
    from 30 March to 3 November inclusive.

    In October:
    on weekdays,
    10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6pm.
    Weekends and public holidays, open continuously from 10am to 6pm.

    In November:
    open only on weekends 1-2-3 November
    and 9-10-11 November from 10am to 5pm.

    guided tours hours

    1. Long tours

    (exterior architecture, interior of the chapel and château,
    duration 1h30, 

    departures at 10.15 am and 4.15 pm. 

     

    2. Short tours

    (inside the chapel and castle),
    duration 50 min, 

    departures at 2.15pm and 3.15pm. 

    3. Visit to the Lion Tower

    (outside and inside the tower),

    duration 1 hour, departure at 11.45 am

    Only on Saturdays, Sundays

    For groups of 20 adults or more, please book using this form.

    tarifs 2024

    Visite guidée du château (courtes et longues)​

    Plein tarif : 9 € 

    Tarif réduit* : 7 €
    Tarif préférentiel** : 3 €

    Tarif de 6 à 17 ans inclus : 5 €

    Moins de 6 ans : gratuit

    La visite libre du parc est incluse

    dans le tarif de la visite guidée. 

    Visite de la Tour du Lion

    Tarif plein : 12 €

    Tarif réduit*: 9 €
    Tarif préférentiel** : 7 €

    La visite libre du parc est incluse

    dans le tarif de la visite guidée. 

    Visite du parc seule

    Plein tarif : 6 € 

    Tarif réduit*** : 5 € 

    Tarif de 6 à 17 ans inclus : 4 €

    Moins de 6 ans : gratuit

    Détenteur du Pass Château de Meillant : gratuit

    La visite libre du parc est incluse

    dans le tarif de la visite guidée. 

    Groupe 

    A partir de 20 pers,

    visite guidée château + parc : 7,5 €

    réservation via ce formulaire.

    * étudiants - 26 ans / PMR / Demandeurs d’emploi /

    PASS Route Jacques Coeur / PASS Château de Meillant 
    **Pompiers / anciens combattants / militaires 

    Éducation Nationale / musées) - à acheter sur place uniquement 

    *** étudiants - 26 ans / PMR / Demandeurs d’emploi /

    PASS Route Jacques Coeur 

    BOOK YOU VISIT

    Due to a limited number of places,

    we advise you to book your guided tour.

    You can do this by clicking on the links below

    or by telephone on 02 48 63 32 05

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    If you wish to take both tours on the same day, the Lion Tower tour is offered at the reduced rate.

    You can select the reduced rate for this visit directly when you order online. 

    Langues parlées au Château de Meillant
    Guides and staff will welcome you in French and English and will be on hand to help you find your way around the site.
    Panier de pique-nique au Château de Meillant
    Picnic facilities
    in a dedicated area.
    Voitures anciennes au Château de Meillant

    Free parking around the château. Helmets, luggage and pushchairs can be left at reception.

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    Photos only permitted

    in the park and outbuildings.

    Gravure d'un chien tenu en laisse
    Pets allowed
    only in the park and on a lead.
    Gravure de deux personnes sur un monocycle

    You can park your bikes

    outside the château.

    Group visit

    For group visits, please complete the following form. 

    We will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your booking.

    estate plan

    Below is a map of the castel, outbuildings and grounds to help you prepare for your visit.

    Plan du parc du Château de Meillant

    CRAFSTMEN'S BOUTIQUE

    The Château de Meillant has brought together a number of local creators and craftsmen attached to the château. 

    Art prints, ceramics, leather goods, honey and postcards will let you take a little of Meillant home with you. 

    "A visit well worth the detour. A castle steeped in history, well restored and richly furnished. A quality guided tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide."
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    PASS
    CHÂTEAU DE MEILLANT

    Become a privileged visitor and ambassador of the Castel ! 

    With the Château de Meillant Pass, access the castle grounds at your leisure.

    You'll also benefit from reduced rates on all visits and events during the season.

    At the end of the season, a drinks reception will be held exclusively for Pass holders. 

     

    Price: €20 - Pass nominative, valid for the 2024 season

    Frequently asked questions

    Is it possible to visit the park and the chateau with a lunch break in between?

    Yes, your ticket is valid all day. So you can visit the park in the morning, leave the estate for lunch and then come back for the guided tour (or in reverse order). Make sure you keep your ticket for your second visit.

    Where to eat near the castle?

    You can eat at one of the following addresses, just a few kilometres from Meillant.

     

    In Arpheuilles, 2.5 km away: Le Gal'ton

    In Uzay-le Venon, 6 km away: L'Embuscade

    In Saint-Amand, 6 km away: Restaurant Le 215 - Hôtel Le Noirlac, La Rotonde, L'Amandois

    In Bruère, 10 km away: Auberge de l'Abbaye de Noirlac

    IS THE CHÂTEAU DE MEILLANT LOCATED IN MEILLANT OR CHÂTEAUMEILLANT? 

    This is a legitimate question, as there is a village called Meillant and another called Châteaumeillant within a 20-minute drive of each other in Berry. Château de Meillant is in Meillant, not Châteaumeillant, so check your GPS when you start your journey! 

    location

    1 rue d'Uzay le Venon 

    18200 Meillant 

    Localisation Google Maps

    40min south of Bourges

    10min from Saint-Amand-Montrond

    South of Cher

    On your vacation route between Bourges and Clermont-Ferrand 

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