Loire Valley Chateaux

Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre

LE CONTROIS-EN-SOLOGNE

About

Although built in the late fifteenth century, this castle has an even medieval defensive: parapet, battlements, towers and curtain walls. Only one gallery, added in the early sixteenth century, evokes the Renaissance. Frames and a unique medieval-style garden complete the visit. Permanent exhibition about the building trades and temporary exhibitions. Self visit with notice (9 languages). Guided visit by appointment. Last access 30 mn before closing.

Also:
- Illumination Night (all year), questionnaire-game for children.
- Animations in season.

Although built in the late fifteenth century, this castle has an even medieval defensive: parapet, battlements, towers and curtain walls. Only one gallery, added in the early sixteenth century, evokes the Renaissance. Frames and a unique medieval-style garden complete the visit. Permanent exhibition about the building trades and temporary exhibitions. Self visit with notice (9 languages). Guided visit by appointment. Last access 30 mn before closing.

Also:
- Illumination Night (all year), questionnaire-game for children.
- Animations in season.

Although built in the late fifteenth century, this castle has an even medieval defensive: parapet, battlements, towers and curtain walls. Only one gallery, added in the early sixteenth century, evokes the Renaissance. Frames and a unique medieval-style garden complete the visit. Permanent exhibition about the building trades and temporary exhibitions. Self visit with notice (9 languages). Guided visit by appointment. Last access 30 mn before closing.

Also:
- Illumination Night (all year), questionnaire-game for children.
- Animations in season.

  • Spoken languages

    French, English

  • Duration

    01h00

The little extras

  • Connaître la signification de "Bièvre", que l'on trouve dans le nom de la commune. Il s'agit d'un mot ancien qui signifie "castor". La rivière était ici habitée par de nombreux castors. On retrouve cette étymologie dans d'autres noms de communes composés du mot "Beuvron".

Useful information

  • Equipments
    • Picnic area
    • Shop
    • Hall hire
    • Parking
  • Services
    • Bicycle parking
  • Type(s) of visit
    • Guided tour
    • Free tour
  • Ticket office closing time
    • 30mn avant

Tarifs et paiement

Payment methods :
Debit cards
Cheques
Holiday vouchers
Cash
  • Free rate
  • Discount rate 5.50€
  • Full adult price 7€

Opening days

  • From 02/01/24 to 30/04/24

    • Lundi : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
    • Mardi : Close
    • Mercredi : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
    • Jeudi : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
    • Vendredi : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
    • Samedi : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
    • Dimanche : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
  • From 02/05/24 to 04/09/24

    • Lundi : from 09h30 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 18h00
    • Mardi : from 09h30 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 18h00
    • Mercredi : from 09h30 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 18h00
    • Jeudi : from 09h30 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 18h00
    • Vendredi : from 09h30 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 18h00
    • Samedi : from 09h30 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 18h00
    • Dimanche : from 09h30 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 18h00
  • From 05/09/24 to 31/12/24

    • Lundi : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
    • Mardi : Close
    • Mercredi : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
    • Jeudi : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
    • Vendredi : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
    • Samedi : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
    • Dimanche : from 10h00 at 12h30
      and from 14h00 at 17h00
  • From 02/01/25 to 31/12/25

    • Lundi : Open
    • Mardi : Open
    • Mercredi : Open
    • Jeudi : Open
    • Vendredi : Open
    • Samedi : Open
    • Dimanche : Open

Contact and access

Château of Fougères-sur-Bièvre
1 rue Henri Goyer
41120 LE CONTROIS-EN-SOLOGNE
02 54 20 27 18 Site internet