Château de Langeais
A medieval château that retains its drawbridge and battlements, where Charles VIII married Anne of Brittany in 1491.
Langeais Château stands in the centre of a small town on the north bank of the Loire. Built in the 15th century, it retains its intact drawbridge, battlements and patrol walkways, making it one of the few châteaux in the Loire Valley that still looks like a medieval fortress. In 1491, King Charles VIII married Anne of Brittany here, a marriage that led to Brittany joining France, and the wedding scene is recreated with wax figures inside. The interiors display many 15th-century tapestries and furnishings, and the garden contains the remains of an ancient keep dating to the 10th century. Entry costs about EUR12. It is about 25 km from Tours and reachable by train.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–18:30 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
- Château de Villandry
- Château d'Ussé
- Royal Fortress of Chinon
- Château du Rivau
- Tours Old Town
- Tours Cathedral
- Vouvray