About an hour from Paris, lost in a green setting, hides the castle of Mez-le-Maréchal. Built by relatives of King Philippe-Auguste, on the model of the Louvre, it has, unlike the latter, managed to preserve almost all of its medieval architecture. A surprising castle!
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Located in Dordives, about 1 hour south of Paris, nestled in the heart of the forest, the "Louvre du Gâtinais" opens its doors to you.
Built by relatives of King Philippe-Auguste, on the model of the Louvre, it has, unlike the latter, preserved almost all of its medieval architecture. A surprising castle!
Thanks to his experience as a stonemason and master builder of Guédelon, Florian Renucci will reveal the history of this place which contains three castles for the price of one: the master tower from the end of the 12th century, the Philippine castle from the beginning of the 12th century and the royal residence from the 14th century.
A surprising story, coupled with a human adventure, which is far from over… A virtual visit is also proposed on the castle’s website.
Built by relatives of King Philippe-Auguste, on the model of the Louvre, it has, unlike the latter, preserved almost all of its medieval architecture. A surprising castle!
Thanks to his experience as a stonemason and master builder of Guédelon, Florian Renucci will reveal the history of this place which contains three castles for the price of one: the master tower from the end of the 12th century, the Philippine castle from the beginning of the 12th century and the royal residence from the 14th century.
A surprising story, coupled with a human adventure, which is far from over… A virtual visit is also proposed on the castle’s website.
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| Opening hours from 01 April to 17 December 2025 | |
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| Wednesday | Open from 02:00 pm to 08:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open from 02:00 pm to 08:00 pm |
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| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full adult price | 6 € | Not communicated |
| Group rate | 5 € | Not communicated |
| Discount rate | 4 € | Not communicated |
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