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Bridoré Castle

One of the most imposing fortresses of 14th and 15th century in

South Touraine in France

le château de bridoré forteresse médiévale

In altis habito

Classified as historical monuments, the Bridoré Castle is a medieval military fortress that stands in the French commune of Bridoré, in the department of Indre et Loire, in the region Centre-Loire Valley in France.

The Bridoré Castle notably has four caponiers, a unique defense system and a dungeon of 30 meters high. 

The dungeon built in 1400, has one of the highest viewpoints in Touraine (174 meters above the sea), which explains the motto of one of its illustrious owners Jean 1er le Meingre said Boucicaut – Marshal of France: “In altis habito” (“I live in the heights”). 

Discover the Château de Bridoré
in pictures

Le Château de Bridoré vu de l'intérieur
Le Château de Bridoré vu de l'extérieur
Le Château de Bridoré vu sur les traveaux de rénovation

Rooms and interiors

The dungeon and the exteriors

Renovation works

The Bridoré Castle is located in France, 14km from Loches, and at the crossroads between Tours, Châtellerault, Châteauroux and Vierzon.

Parking spaces and a picnic area are accessible to our visitors in front of the Castle.

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Blason du Château de Bridoré

The Great Jousts
3rd edition

Following the success of our previous editions, the Bridore Castle invites you once again for its great medieval festival!

 

Join us on 8th and 9th of June, 2024 for the 3rd edition of Great Jousting of the Bridore Castle.

 

Medieval battles, falconry show, medieval games for adults and children... An event for young and old!

  • Sat, Jun 08
    Jun 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
    Bridore, 2 rue du Professor Debre, 37600 Bridoré, France
    Jun 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
    Bridore, 2 rue du Professor Debre, 37600 Bridoré, France
    Come and watch an original show in a unique location! Demonstration of fights, medieval jousts, falconry show, games for children... A day to travel back in time for young and old!
  • Sun, Jun 09
    Jun 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Bridore, 2 rue du Professor Debre, 37600 Bridoré, France
    Jun 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Bridore, 2 rue du Professor Debre, 37600 Bridoré, France
    Come and watch an original show in a unique location! Demonstration of fights, medieval jousts, falconry show, games for children... A day to travel back in time for young and old!
Le Château de Bridoré forteresse médiévale

Discover French medieval history!

The Bridore Castle is a medieval site with unique facilities and classified as a Historic Monument.

We welcome you every day, from July 1 to August 31 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m..

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