Château de Vendôme, Vendôme, France

The remains of the Château de Vendôme (11th - 17th century) and its collegiate church, Saint-Georges, are a reminder of the power of the Counts, and later Dukes, of Bourbon-Vendôme, who rose to the throne of France with Henry IV.

The medieval enclosure, whose walls are still partly visible, dates from the 12th century. The Poitiers Tower, the main tower, still dominates this ancient fortified structure. The castle was damaged by two assaults: in 1562 by the Huguenots and in 1793 by the Revolutionaries. The heart of the castle is occupied by a beautiful English-style park created in the 19th century, which offers a unique panorama of the town.

The parkland of the Bourbon-Vendôme château is a pleasant place to relax, with winding paths and an English-style park laid out in the 19th century, offering an excellent panorama of the town.

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Costanza Mansueti (12 months ago)
The château is going to be renovated, and the work in progress doesn't bother the visitors. The view above Vendôme is spectacular! And it's free entrance.

Jacqui Mann (3 years ago)
Delightful village, coffee great in Salon du The, restaurant was welcoming. So pretty and a nice aire, thank you.

Xavier POIREL (3 years ago)
Our host said it was ruins bit in fact, very more of this : the best view on the city of Vendôme, adorable gardens, old stones with a bit of history.. and a royal path to take the Compostelle walk

Edward (6 years ago)
The ruins of the castle of the Counts of Vendôme overlook the old town on top of a hill. You enter the castle grounds through the 17th century Beauce Gate which opens onto a beautiful garden. The ruins of the former Saint Georges collegiate can be found here as well.

Ana Sanchez (7 years ago)
Very nice and quiet place with fantastic views over the city.

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