Details
Founded: 1406Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)
Rating
4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Elizaveta Kiseleva (16 months ago)
Quiet ambiance of a medieval castle surrounding you from a very first minutes of a visit. A great spot to dive into history, to feel the nature, to disconnect from city rush. Make a walk around the ancient walls, listen the sound of a river, hide from a sun in one of the huge towers and wander under the shadow of old trees surrounding the castle. A true pleasure for the eyes and soul. Merci à la propriétaire, la courageuse gardienne du château et de son atmosphère magique!
Quiet ambiance of a medieval castle surrounding you from a very first minutes of a visit. A great spot to dive into history, to feel the nature, to disconnect from city rush. Make a walk around the ancient walls, listen the sound of a river, hide from a sun in one of the huge towers and wander under the shadow of old trees surrounding the castle. A true pleasure for the eyes and soul. Merci à la propriétaire, la courageuse gardienne du château et de son atmosphère magique!
Sarah Reed (16 months ago)
A beautiful place hidden away. Very friendly smiley staff and a wonderful insight into medieval castle life by the enactment this weekend.
A beautiful place hidden away. Very friendly smiley staff and a wonderful insight into medieval castle life by the enactment this weekend.
James W Singer (16 months ago)
Architecture: 5/5 Excellent. I absolutely loved all the surviving Medieval architectural ruins. You can see some really evocative 14th and 15th century pieces such as the two surviving towers. Service: 5/5 Excellent. Victoire de Rougé, the new châtelaine of Tonquédec is kind, polite, and professional. You can tell she really takes an invested history of the château, its history, and its impact on visitors today. She even personally staffs the small snack kiosk inside the château grounds to ensure her visitors have something refreshing while exploring her family’s ancient grounds. A true gentlewoman. Ambience: 5/5 Excellent. Imagine fusing Medieval history with modern urban exploration (urbex) to create a sense of adventure. You are permitted to wander and discover hidden rooms, hallways, and views. You see a sudden perspective and gasp from the sheer beauty of it. A truly evocative location of a lost time. Cleanliness: 5/5 Excellent. No trash, no graffiti, and well maintained grounds. The toilettes were respectable and so were the picnic benches and eating area. Family-friendly. Value: 5/5 Excellent. At € 6.50 per adult, this place is such good value for money. I spent three hours here photographing all the different perspectives. A casual visitor can be expected to spend 60-90 minutes exploring the different areas. Overall: 5/5 Excellent. History, architecture and nature create a very dynamically interesting location.
Architecture: 5/5 Excellent. I absolutely loved all the surviving Medieval architectural ruins. You can see some really evocative 14th and 15th century pieces such as the two surviving towers. Service: 5/5 Excellent. Victoire de Rougé, the new châtelaine of Tonquédec is kind, polite, and professional. You can tell she really takes an invested history of the château, its history, and its impact on visitors today. She even personally staffs the small snack kiosk inside the château grounds to ensure her visitors have something refreshing while exploring her family’s ancient grounds. A true gentlewoman. Ambience: 5/5 Excellent. Imagine fusing Medieval history with modern urban exploration (urbex) to create a sense of adventure. You are permitted to wander and discover hidden rooms, hallways, and views. You see a sudden perspective and gasp from the sheer beauty of it. A truly evocative location of a lost time. Cleanliness: 5/5 Excellent. No trash, no graffiti, and well maintained grounds. The toilettes were respectable and so were the picnic benches and eating area. Family-friendly. Value: 5/5 Excellent. At € 6.50 per adult, this place is such good value for money. I spent three hours here photographing all the different perspectives. A casual visitor can be expected to spend 60-90 minutes exploring the different areas. Overall: 5/5 Excellent. History, architecture and nature create a very dynamically interesting location.
Charles-Henry Her (17 months ago)
A little castle tucked in amongst the trees with beautiful views that can be observed from the inside and at the top of the towers.
A little castle tucked in amongst the trees with beautiful views that can be observed from the inside and at the top of the towers.
Andrew Roberts (3 years ago)
It's a beautiful place and the people there take you back in history , with the reenactment of the way thing were done in the pass , thanks to all those men , women, boys and girls who give of there time to make it happen.
It's a beautiful place and the people there take you back in history , with the reenactment of the way thing were done in the pass , thanks to all those men , women, boys and girls who give of there time to make it happen.
