PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The chateau will be open from 30 March to 11 November 2024.
As the chateau is a private residence, its interior can only be discovered during one of the four guided tours on the day.
The grounds and outbuildings are open to the public.
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 11 November
From 10am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
Weekends and public holidays, open continuously from 10am to 6pm.
guided tours hours
Architectural tours of the exterior and interior of the chapel and château - 1h30 :
Tours depart at 10.15am and 4.15pm.
Tours focusing on the interiors of the chapel and château - 50 min :Tours depart at 2.15pm and 3.15pm.
Booking recommended.
rates
Guided tour
Full price: 9 euros
Reduced rate*: 7 euros
Children aged 6 to 17 inclusive: 5 euros
Free: under 6s
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Park visit
Full price: 6 euros
Reduced rate*: €5
Children aged 6 to 17 inclusive: €4
Free: under 6s
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Group
Groups of 20 or more
guided tour of the château and grounds: 7.5 euros
* Students under 26 / PRM / Jobseekers / PASS Jacques Coeur / PASS Château de Meillant
PASS Jacques Coeur / PASS Château de Meillant
Due to a limited number of places,
we advise you to book your guided tour.
You can do this via the link below, by telephone on +33 (0)2 48 63 32 05
or by email at accueil@chateaudemeillant.fr.
Guides and staff will welcome you in French and English and will be on hand to help you find your way around the site.
Picnic facilities
in a dedicated area.
Free parking around the château. Helmets, luggage and pushchairs can be left at reception.
Photos only permitted
in the park and outbuildings.
Pets allowed
only in the park and on a lead.
You can park your bikes
outside the château.
Group visit
For group visits, please complete the following form.
A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking by cheque, bank transfer or cash.
We will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your booking.
estate plan
Below is a map of the château, outbuildings and grounds to help you prepare for your visit.
BOUTIQUE DE CRÉATEURS
Le Château de Meillant a réuni plusieurs créateurs et artisans locaux attachés au château.
Tirages d'art, oeuvres en céramique, pièces en cuir, miel et cartes postales vous permettront d'emporter un peu de Meillant chez vous.
PASS
CHÂTEAU DE MEILLANT
Devenez un visiteur privilégié et un ambassadeur du Château !
Grâce au Pass Château de Meillant, accédez au parc du château à votre guise.
Bénéficiez également des tarifs réduits sur toutes les visites et les événements de la saison.
En fin de saison, un pot destiné exclusivement aux détenteurs du Pass sera également organisé.
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Prix : 20€ - Pass nominatif, valable pour la saison 2024
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
localisation
1 rue d'Uzay le Venon
18200 Meillant
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A 40min au sud de Bourges
A 10min de Saint-Amand-Montrond
Au sud du Cher
Sur la route de vos vacances entre Bourges et Clermont-Ferrand