Visit to the Castle-Museum
Gien Castle - Hunting Museum Description : The Château de Gien , which houses the Hunting Museum, invites you to discover its rich artistic and historical heritage. From the Loire-facing viewpoint overlooking the castle , admire the building's majestic architecture. Inside, explore exceptional works, such…
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Gien Castle - Hunting Museum
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Gien Castle - Hunting Museum
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The Château de Gien , which houses the Hunting Museum, invites you to discover its rich artistic and historical heritage.
From the Loire-facing viewpoint overlooking the castle , admire the building's majestic architecture. Inside, explore exceptional works, such as the Flemish tapestry depicting a lion hunt , or the collections in the Alexandre François Desportes room , dedicated to the works of this great wildlife painter.
The Boislambert room , with its hunting trophies, immerses you in the fascinating world of hunting through the ages.
Don't miss the spectacular view of the castle's bell tower , an iconic feature of the site, captured in a photograph by Benoist Quintard . An enriching journey into the heart of hunting history and royal heritage!
Opening Hours: October 1st to April 30th - Monday to Friday 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Weekends and Public Holidays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm / 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm May 1st to September 30th - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm WEEKLY CLOSING: TUESDAYS (except public holidays) LAST ADMISSION: 30 minutes before closing ANNUAL CLOSING: December 25th and the entire month of January Prices: Individual self-guided visits Adult: €8 Child (6-17 years): €5 Reduced rate*: €5 Family pass (2 paying adults and 2 paying children): €22 Unlimited entry pass (valid for 1 year and non-transferable - excluding activities organized by external providers): €18 Individual guided visits Adult: €10 Child (6-17 years): €6 Reduced rate*: €6 € *Reduced rate granted (upon presentation of proof): students aged 18 to 25, job seekers, people with disabilities, large families, beneficiaries of minimum social benefits, Pass Route Jacques Cœur, member of the Association of Friends of the Museum and CNAS beneficiary.
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Gien Castle - Hunting Museum
Gien cedex A princely castle on the royal river...
Built at the end of the 15th century on the ruins of a medieval structure, it is the first castle on the Loire River due to its geographical position, majestically overlooking the river. Its distinctive red and black brick architecture reflects its unique character. Anne de Beaujeu opened the building to the outside world by adding large windows, thus bringing the spirit of the Renaissance into the architecture and showcasing its princely splendor.
After passing through the hands of various lords, the castle was purchased by the Loiret Department in 1823 and converted into a civic building, successively housing the sub-prefecture, the courthouse, and the prison.
One can admire the vast stone fireplaces and the oak timber frame, known as the "inverted ship's hull" roof structure, in the Alexandre-François Desportes room, which testifies to the quality of the craftsmanship of the period.
The Museum of Hunting History and Wildlife Art:
Located in a region particularly rich in game, the Château de Gien lends itself perfectly to housing collections dedicated to different hunting methods and the arts inspired by them. The museum opened its doors in 1952, its collections taking up residence in the building and revealing their wealth in decorative arts, painting, and, of course, wildlife art in sculpture.
