It closed its doors to the public back in 2016, as the owner, Duke Philippe d'Albert de Luynes, was unable to undertake the extensive adaptations needed to make the site accessible to visitors with disabilities. Given its hilltop location and medieval layout, it was already a challenge to navigate, even for the able-bodied.
Dating back to the 12th century, the château began life as a defensive fortress overlooking the Loire River. Over time, it evolved into a more refined residence, though it still retains its original towers, thick stone walls, and commanding views. Privately owned by the d’Albert de Luynes family since the 1600s, it stands as a striking reminder of the region’s feudal past, less polished than many of its neighbours but no less fascinating.
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