Guided tour of Ardelay Castle

Name: Guided tour of Ardelay Castle
Start: 2022-09-17T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T17:45:00+02:00
Location: Château d'Ardelay

Guided tour of the exterior of the castle and its keep

17 and 18 September 2022Passed

Conditions

Recommended booking | Limited number of places

Registration

02 51 66 95 41 06 76 11 12 23 mediation@lesherbiers.fr

Mairie des Herbiers

Discover the evolution of the construction of the castle and its architecture in an outdoor stroll from the garden to the courtyard of the castle. This visit will continue in the dungeon with the discovery of each floor of this emblematic building of the castle.

Types d'événement

Visite commentée / Conférence

Thème 2022

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Conditions de participation

Gratuit

About the location

Château d'Ardelay

Rue du Donjon, 85500 LES HERBIERS

Vendée
Pays de la Loire

Built in the 15th century, the Ardelay Castle would have its origins in the 10th century with the elevation of a feudal motte. With its imposing 30m high keep, moat and shooting chamber, it is a typical example of the medieval defensive architecture of the region. Despite its classification in the additional inventory of Historical Monuments in 1927, the castle, which became uninhabited, falls into ruins. The purchase in 1984 by the Ville des Herbiers saved him from destruction: archaeological excavations and restoration campaigns followed until 1987\. Today, the building is dedicated to hosting several exhibitions a year, proposed by the Ville des Herbiers as part of its cultural programming. Guided tours of the castle in July/August and as part of the Heritage Days.