Castle Tour
A must-see site in Quintin. What to see and do at Quintin Castle: In 1638, the Marquis de la Moussaye, a fervent Protestant, acquired the county of Quintin and its 28 parishes. He then ordered the destruction of the old feudal fortress of the Laval…
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Quintin Castle
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A must-see site in Quintin. What to see and do at Quintin Castle:
In 1638, the Marquis de la Moussaye, a fervent Protestant, acquired the county of Quintin and its 28 parishes. He then ordered the destruction of the old feudal fortress of the Laval family and entrusted the architect Gabriel Androuet du Cerceau with the construction of a new castle in 1639. The ambitious project was to include four pavilions, a horseshoe-shaped structure, overlooking the pond and the outbuildings.
However, conflicts between the bishop and the local lord led to a trial during which it was reported that the Marquise de la Moussaye, in a fit of rage, insulted and slapped the bishop in front of Parliament. Exasperated, Louis XIV ordered the immediate halt of construction, thus leaving the château unfinished.
Today, guided tours of the furnished apartments and various collections are offered from April to October by the current owners. Quintin Castle also hosts an annual themed exhibition, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to discover this fascinating historical site.
Schedules :
From April 1st to June 30th and from September 1st to November 2nd: tours every day at 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and 4:30 pm. From July 1st to August 31st, the castle is open from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm (last tickets issued half an hour before closing). From November 4th to March 30th: one tour only, Friday to Sunday at 3 pm (weekdays by reservation only, minimum 10 people). Christmas holidays: tours every day at 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm (except December 24th, 25th, and January 1st). All other days of the year: tours by reservation only (minimum 10 people).
Prices:
Castle tours + exhibition:
- Adults: €7
- Children aged 8 to 14: €3
- Students: €6
- Groups (minimum 15 people): €6
Garden visits + exhibition: €5
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Quintin Castle
Quintin In 1638, the Marquis de la Moussaye, a devout Protestant, purchased the County of Quintin and its 28 parishes. He ordered the demolition of the feudal fortress, the former Laval castle, and in 1639 entrusted the architect Gabriel Androuet du Cerceau with the construction of the new building. It was to include four pavilions similar to the one we see today, a monumental structure overlooking the pond and the outbuildings, and a horseshoe-shaped castle with three wings.
Numerous disagreements between the bishop and the lord of the manor led to a lawsuit in which it is reported that the Marquise de la Moussaye, upon seeing the bishop, climbed the steps of the parliament building to insult the prelate and slap him. Louis XIV, upon receiving a complaint, exasperatedly ordered the immediate cessation of work, leaving the castle unfinished. Guided tours of the furnished apartments and various collections are organized from April to October by the current owners, and Quintin Castle hosts a themed exhibition for visitors every year.
