Travel back in time to medieval times. In the heart of the city, the gigantic Château Fort de Sedan opens its doors to you for tours and events all year round. The town’s jewel attracts over 60,000 visitors every year, making it the must-see tourist attraction in the Ardennes.
Known as the Giant of the Ardennes, the Château boasts an imposing military architecture. Covering an area of 35,000 m2, it has 7 storeys, 2.60 m-thick surrounding walls and ramparts ranging from 7 to 26 m in thickness, reflecting its status as a fortified castle.
A complete individual tour will take you through the bastions, ramparts and the many techniques and tricks that made the château an impregnable fortress. There are some 15 scenographic rooms. You’ll then enter the Galerie des Princes, where a buffet awaits you. You are invited to the wedding of Charlotte de la Marck to Henri de la Tour d’Auvergne. You’ll also discover the history of the Principality of Sedan, the daily life of the Princes, the symbols of their power such as their currency, and this fabulous collection of armor, taken to Paris by Napoleon!
- Average duration 1 hour 30 minutes
- Languages spoken French, English, German
- Difficulty Suitable for all
From 02.01.2023 to 31.12.2023
8 € for children aged 6 to 15 11 € for adults 8 € for children aged 6 to 15 with a disability card 9 € for concessions (adults with a disability card, children aged 16 to 18, students, jobseekers, RSA) 37 € for large families (2 adults and a minimum of 2 paying children) Free for children under 6 Free on presentation of press card or guide card.
- Visit of the castle
- Visit of the museum
- Audioguide in option
- Optional tour booklet
Open daily from 10am to 8pm during the summer school vacations.
Open daily from 10am to 7pm during school vacations and public holidays, except in summer.
Open Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 6pm in January.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 6pm from February to March and from October to December, except vacations.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, April to June and September, except vacations.
- The Sedan Castle is the largest medieval castle in Europe
- Complete and enriching visit translated in the visitor's language and at his pace with the audioguide
- Real immersion in the life of a castle in the time of the princes
Castle courtyard
08200 Sedan I'm going by train!
Not for sale to minors. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink responsibly.
Château Fort de Sedan - Gestion Alfran
Discover the largest fortified castle in Europe!
Plunge into the heart of the Middle Ages and discover through our tour the construction stages of this impregnable fortress. About fifteen scenographic rooms have been set up. You will also discover the history of the Principality of Sedan, the daily life of the Princes, the symbols of their power such as their currency or this fabulous collection of armors,
taken to Paris by Napoleon!
Hotel Le Château Fort Sedan
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