The present dungeon and its fortifications have been built during XVth century by Alain de Malestroit, Lord of Oudon. This tower residence was very comfortable at this time : the rooms are well lit with huge mullioned and transomed windows and comfortably equipped with window seats, fireplaces and toilets. The Castle of Oudon surveys the traffic on the river and overlooks Anjou on the South bank. It stands on the borders of Brittany, ready to defend Nantes, the dukedom capital, from the greedy kingdom of France. The dungeon has been restored during the XIXth century by Ruprich Robert and classified "Monument Historique" in 1866.
Enter the castle and make a spectacular journey, throughout the centuries, and discover the Loire thanks to an unique audiovisuel presentation (in English and French).
Push open the door and as you climb up the tower, become a bystander and hear the story of witnesses through the past : the Loire in the Middle Ages, The Loire, scene of the tragic Vendée War, the Loire seen by William Turner, an English painter of the XIXth century. On the top floor, take a virtual trip in a hot-air balloon and get a good overall view of the richness of the Loire on a giant screen !
At he end of the visit, reach the top of the dungeon and enjoy the superb panorama.
Children between 6 and 12 years who visit the tower, have a mission "Jeunes Aventuriers" to carry out!
(Only available in French).
From 6 to 8 : become a ghost hunter !
From 9 to 12 : go and look for the treasure !
Opening timetable
|
March |
Sundays |
10 am - 12:30 am / 2 pm - 6 pm |
|
April May June |
Everyday |
10 am - 12:30 am / 2 pm - 6:30 pm |
|
July - August |
Everyday |
10 am - 12:30 am / 2 pm - 7 pm A guided tour (30 mn) in French is suggested everyday at 10 am and 2 pm. |
|
September |
Everyday |
10 am - 12:30 am / 2 pm - 6 pm |
|
October |
Week-ends |
10 am - 12:30 am / 2 pm - 6 pm |
|
Halloween school holidays (from 24th Oct to 3rd Nov included) |
Everyday |
10 am - 12:30 am / 2 pm - 6 pm |
Length of visite : 1 hour 30 mn.
No entry permitted 75 mn before closure.
FARES 2012
|
Adult |
6,20 € |
|
Child (5 to 14 years old) |
4,00 € |
|
Reduced fare* : adult |
5,20 € |
|
Reduced fare * : child |
3,50 € |
|
Group fare : adult (minimum 20 persons) with guided tour (also in English) |
6,20 € |
|
Group fare : adult (minimum 20 persons) without guided tour |
5,20 € |
|
Pass ticket : adult Boat + Castle of Oudon visit |
13,50 € |
|
Pass ticket : child Boat + Castle of Oudon visit |
8,00 € |
* Reduced fares for individuals : unemployed, handicapped persons, students, large family (with 3 children and more)
Children under 5s visit free of charge.
We accept credit cards.
Summer medieval animations, night-conducted tours, Heritage Days... visit our "agenda" on www.loire-en-scene.fr.
