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17 and 18 September 2022Passed
Conditions
Recommended booking | Limited number of places
September 2022
Saturday 17
15:00 - 16:00
17:00 - 18:00
Sunday 18
10:45 - 11:45
13:45 - 14:45
15:15 - 16:15
16:45 - 17:45

Château d'Ardelay

Rue du Donjon, 85500 LES HERBIERS
  • Vendée
  • Pays de la Loire

Guided tour of Ardelay Castle

Guided tour of the exterior of the castle and its keep
17 and 18 September 2022Passed
Conditions
Recommended booking | Limited number of places
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.
Tags
Monument historique, Château, hôtel urbain, palais, manoir, Musée, salle d'exposition
Access
Parking lot
Mairie des Herbiers