Tiffauges Castle : presentation and practical information
Discover Tiffauges Castle
The largest medieval site in the West of France.
The Department of Vendée invites you to discover Tiffauges Castle, an exceptional site clinging to a rocky outcrop, at the mouth of the River Nantes Sevre. Located on the borders of the former provinces of Anjou, Brittany and Poitou, Tiffauges Castle captivates with its imposing ruins. This former home of Gilles de Rais, Marshal of France and companion in arms to Joan of Arc, is full of secrets and has inspired the legend of a certain Bluebeard...
Come and experience a day of shows and entertainment for the whole family and discover a large park with 16 operational medieval war machines. From the Roman catapult to the throwing machines from the Middle Ages discover the largest collection of working medieval war machines in Europe and try your hand at working the crane or the bricole throwing machine…
An immersion for the whole family including :
- Weaponry skills displays,
- The medieval training camp,
- 16 siege engins in action, including the largest trebuchet in France,
- 2D and 3D immersive films, between history and legend (english subtitles).
Daily entertainment and shows
NEW SHOW 2026 - Revenge of war machines
Let yourself be surprised by the power of the shots of real war machines in action during a new show.
April 1st to September 13th
Our visit aids
- Guided tour in English or German
- Guide book with summary of the activities in english
- Our facilities
- Toilets on site
- Free coach parking near the site
- Shop with a wide choice of books, games, products and regional crafts
- Refreshments
- On the site :
- Picnic areas near the castle authorized during the opening hours of the castle
- In summer (from 11th july to 23th august), "La Ripaille" is open from 12:30 to 6:15 p.m. for burgers, snacks and drinks
- In Tiffauges :
- La Tannerie : 02 51 91 37 57
- Le Presbytère : 02 51 57 63 39
- Crêperie du Vidame - Tél : 02 51 65 76 40
- Grocery Proxy : 02 51 64 64 16
Opening Times
During the week | Weekends and bank holidays | |
|---|---|---|
From 01/04 to 29/05 | 10h – 12h30 and 14h – 18h | 14h – 18h in april (also monday 6th of april) 10h - 12h30 and 14h - 18h in may |
From 30/05 to 10/07 - 24/08 to 31/08 | 10h – 18h (also 4th and 5th of july) | 14h – 18h |
From 11/07 to 23/08 | 10h – 19h | 10h – 19h |
From 01/09 to 13/09 | 10h – 12h30 and 14h – 18h | 14h – 18h |
Prices
Individual entries
ADULTS (+ 18 years old)
- 12 €
YOUNGSTERS from 6 to 17 years old and others reduced-rates (under conditions)
- 10 €
FREE entrance for children under 6 years old
FAMILY pass (2 adults and 2 child + 6 years old)
- 36 €
Payment : Cash, CB
Closing of the ticket office and last ticket sale 45 minutes before the castle closes.
For health and safety reasons, pets are not allowed in the Château de Tiffauges. Thank you for your understanding.
Location
Château de Tiffauges - 85130 TIFFAUGES
Phone number : 02.51.67.60.00
The Castle is located :
- At 20 minutes from Cholet and le Puy du Fou,
- At 45 minutes away from la Roche sur Yon and 50 minutes from Nantes,
- At 1 hour Angers, les Sables d'Olonne and St Jean de Monts.
Access to the Castle
Tiffauges - 47°00’56’’N/01°06’54’’0
Coming by car :
- Autoroute A83 : Nantes / Niort
- Exit n° 4 Montaigu puis direction Cholet
- Autoroute A87 : Angers / La Roche-sur Yon
- Exit n° 29 Les Herbiers then direction La Gaubretière
Coming by train :
- Torfou-Le Longeron-Tiffauges Train station stop + bus N°428 (except on Sunday)
- Torfou-Le Longeron-Tiffauges Train station stop + 3km by bike including a section on a cycle path
Coming by bike :
- The Château de Tiffauges is part of the velidéale linking La Baule in Loire-Atlantique to Royère-de-Vassivière in Creuse.
Map :