Château de La Ferté-Saint-Aubin
Château de la Ferté-Saint-Aubin
A red-brick château in the Sologne region, marketed as a 'château you can touch,' where visitors can enter the kitchens and stables, with a maze, an island and a farm on the grounds.
The Château de La Ferté-Saint-Aubin sits in the Sologne forest about 20 km south of Orléans. Its 17th-century structure, built of alternating red brick and stone, is reflected in its moat. The château focuses on hands-on family experiences: visitors can sit freely on the sofas and play the piano, watch baking demonstrations in the 19th-century kitchen, and tour the stables. The grounds have a maze, a small island and farm animals. Admission is about €13, and winter opening is limited. Take the train to La Ferté-Saint-Aubin station, then walk about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (many closures Nov–Feb)
Nearby sights
- Parc Floral de la Source
- Quais de Loire & Pont George-V
- Collégiale Saint-Aignan
- Rue de Bourgogne
- Jardin de l'Évêché
- Orléans Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Croix)
- Hôtel Cabu – Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
- Maison de Jeanne d'Arc