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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
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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.

Come and discover the Bridoré Castle this summer, every day from July 1st to August 31st, 2023!

Choose the month you would like to come and then select a specific date.

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  • Day Visit Pass - July 2024
    Day Visit Pass - July 2024
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    Tue, Jul 01
    Jul 01, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+2
    Jul 01, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+2
    The Château de Bridoré is open to visitors from July 1 to August 31 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Buy your ticket online now for the month of July 2024 (secure payment by credit card).
  • Day Visit Pass - August 2024
    Day Visit Pass - August 2024
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    Fri, Aug 01
    Aug 01, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+2
    Aug 01, 2025, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+2
    The Château de Bridoré is open to visitors from July 1 to August 31 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Buy your ticket online now for August 2024 (secure payment by credit card).
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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