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The Montrichard fortress, exceptionnal medieval site surrounded by the Renaissance châteaux, overlook the city and the Cher valley. With the entrance ticket, free visit of the fortress, 3D experience and at the ethnological and archaeological museums.
Description
Two museums on only one site, the Fortress of Montrichard :
– The archeological Museum of the « Friends of René Galloux » to imerge yourself in history, through paleotolongy, the prehistory of human beings, the Gallo-roman period or the Merovingian area. A room is also devoted to molinology (study of windmill).
– The Ethnology museum of the « Friends of the Old Montrichard » will imerge yourself in the 1900’s atmosphere. You will discover object of past time, admire famous character of the history of the city, learn some method of handicraft… You can also travel through 1000 years of history that have marked the city.
– The archeological Museum of the « Friends of René Galloux » to imerge yourself in history, through paleotolongy, the prehistory of human beings, the Gallo-roman period or the Merovingian area. A room is also devoted to molinology (study of windmill).
– The Ethnology museum of the « Friends of the Old Montrichard » will imerge yourself in the 1900’s atmosphere. You will discover object of past time, admire famous character of the history of the city, learn some method of handicraft… You can also travel through 1000 years of history that have marked the city.
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opening
| Opening hours from 06 April to 07 September 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Open from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Open from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm |
| Thursday | Open from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm |
| Friday | Open from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm |
| Saturday | Open from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm |
| Sunday | Open from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm |
price
| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full adult price | 5 € | Not communicated |
| Child rate | 3 € | Not communicated |
| Discount rate | 4 € | Not communicated |
| Group rate | 4 € | Not communicated |
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