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”).
Available from October 1, 2026.
The story of Bridoré is also told in a book
Bridoré Castle – Eight centuries of history in Southern Touraine
Advisors to kings, defensive architecture, daily life in the Middle Ages, restorations and family transmission…
In this book, Pierre-Alexandre Mouveau, owner of the French Château de Bridoré, retraces the history of this fortress and reveals what its walls still tell us today.
From the four caponiers to the medieval steam baths, discover Bridoré from a new perspective.
Discover the Château de Bridoré
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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.
