Experience history in a different way at the Château de Monts sur Guesnes

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Château de Monts sur Guesnes ©ACAP

Less than 20 minutes from Loudun, discover history with a capital H. The Château de Monts sur Guesnes opens its doors to tell you the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lionheart. Located in a picturesque village, one of the "Small Towns of Character," this renovated castle offers a fun and fascinating outing!

A medieval adventure unlike any other

Step into the courtyard of the Château de Monts sur Guesnes and follow in the footsteps of Eleanor of Aquitaine, an exceptional woman who left her mark on Poitou! Queen of France, then of England… that's quite something! Her life reads like a true adventure novel. Ready to explore it? 

Family taking part in an archery workshop at the Château de Monts sur Guesnes©Agence Zébrelle – Bastien Sauve

It's like being there! 

You are transported to another era by accepting an invitation to the Queen's banquet table. Journey back to the age of knights with interactive activities for all ages, demonstrations, and fun workshops. An experience that will take you on a journey. 

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A Journey to the Heart of the Medieval Court 

8 immersive rooms await you. Let yourself be surprised by their original way of telling the stories, mysteries and anecdotes of the Court. 

  • Relive the Hundred Years' War on an 18m long screen; this historical condensed experience is presented in a 360° theater. 
  • Share a meal at Eleanor of Aquitaine's table during a banquet in 1204
  • Discover what daily life was like back then.

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