Castle Tour

Ranrouët Castle Cultural Visits

Discover the Château de Ranrouët , a place rich in history that immerses you in the medieval atmosphere through guided tours, activities and shows.

The monument remarkably preserves its square Romanesque keep (from the 10th and 11th centuries) which is 22 meters high.

At the front, the two round defensive towers still have their arrow slits. In front of them stands a building constructed in 1780 to house cells. All of these buildings together make up the castle tour.

Description :

Ranrouët Castle offers an immersive experience in medieval history with tours and activities suitable for all ages.

Summer programs (July-August):

• Guided tours :
  • The castle through the centuries : every day at 3pm (except Wednesday).
  • Daily life in the Middle Ages : Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
• Children's shows : every Monday at 5pm, from age 6 (reservation required, limited places).
• Interactive tour for children :
  • Treasure hunt with Pelagie (Wednesdays at 11am, except July 6 and August 31) for 3-6 year olds.
  • Little Knights (Thursdays at 11am, except July 7th) for 5-8 year olds.
• Yorick Night Tour , Hunter of Wonders : Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 p.m., from July 18 to August 22.
• Exhibitions :
  • A medieval encampment (August 14th) and treasure hunt.
  • Two concert evenings (July 22-23).
  • Local produce markets (Tuesday evenings).
  • Astronomy Day : Head in the Stars (August 27).

Outside of the summer season, the castle can be explored independently thanks to a discovery trail and an activity booklet for children (from 4 years old).

Prices and visiting days:

Ranrouët Castle is open at varying times depending on the season:

• April, May and September : Tuesday to Sunday, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (closed on Mondays and May 1st).
• June, Easter and All Saints' school holidays : Tuesday to Friday, from 10am to 12pm and from 2:30pm to 6:30pm, as well as on weekends from 2:30pm to 6:30pm (closed on Mondays).
• July and August : every day from 10am to 7pm.
• Open all year round by reservation.

Prices :

• Self-guided tour - Interpretive trail
  • Individuals: €4
  • Reduced*: €3
  • Children's groups (minimum 15 people): €2
  • Adult groups (minimum 15 people): €3

• Guided tour
  • Individuals: €5
  • Reduced price*: €4
  • Children's groups (minimum 15 people): €3
  • Themed and guided tours: single price of €5
  • Shows: single price of €6

*Reduced rate: Adult groups, 7 to 18 year olds, students, job seekers, people with reduced mobility, disabled or invalid and + 65 years old.