⚠️ The interior of the château can only be visited on a guided tour. We advise you to book ahead to make sure you get the most out of your visit. Book here.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The castel will be open from 30 March to 11 November 2024.
As the castel is a private residence, its interior can only be discovered during one of the four guided tours on the day.
The grounds and outbuildings can be accessed with a self-guided tour ticket.
1 rue d'Uzay le Venon 18200 Meillant - +33 (0)2 48 63 32 05
opening days and hours
Open every day
from 30 March to 11 November
During low season (september-november)
from 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6pm.
Weekends and public holidays, open continuously from 10am to 6pm.
guided tours hours
(exterior architecture, interior of the chapel and château,
duration 1h30,
departures at 10.15 am and 4.15 pm.
(inside the chapel and castle),
duration 50 min,
departures at 2.15pm and 3.15pm.
(outside and inside the tower),
duration 1 hour, departure at 11.45 am
Only on Saturdays, Sundays
For groups of 20 adults or more, please book using this form.
⚠️ There will be no guided tours on the above dates due
to privatisation by groups:
-Wednesday 4 September at 10.15am
-Friday 6 September at 10.15am
-Monday 16 September at 2.15pm
-Tuesday 17 September at 2.15pm and 3.15pm
-Thursday 19 September at 10.15 am
tarifs
Visite guidée du château (courtes et longues)
Plein tarif : 9 €
Tarif réduit* : 7 €
Tarif préférentiel** : 3 €
Tarif de 6 à 17 ans inclus : 5 €
Moins de 6 ans : gratuit
La visite libre du parc est incluse
dans le tarif de la visite guidée.
Tarif plein : 12 €
Tarif réduit*: 9 €
Tarif préférentiel** : 7 €
La visite libre du parc est incluse
dans le tarif de la visite guidée.
Visite du parc seule
Plein tarif : 6 €
Tarif réduit*** : 5 €
Tarif de 6 à 17 ans inclus : 4 €
Moins de 6 ans : gratuit
Détenteur du Pass Château de Meillant : gratuit
La visite libre du parc est incluse
dans le tarif de la visite guidée.
Groupe
A partir de 20 pers,
visite guidée château + parc : 7,5 €
réservation via ce formulaire.
* étudiants - 26 ans / PMR / Demandeurs d’emploi /
PASS Route Jacques Coeur / PASS Château de Meillant
**Pompiers / anciens combattants / militaires
Éducation Nationale / musées) - à acheter sur place uniquement
*** étudiants - 26 ans / PMR / Demandeurs d’emploi /
PASS Route Jacques Coeur
BOOK YOU VISIT
Due to a limited number of places,
we advise you to book your guided tour.
You can do this by clicking on the links below
or by telephone on 02 48 63 32 05
If you wish to take both tours on the same day, the Lion Tower tour is offered at the reduced rate.
You can select the reduced rate for this visit directly when you order online.
Guides and staff will welcome you in French and English and will be on hand to help you find your way around the site.
Picnic facilities
in a dedicated area.
Free parking around the château. Helmets, luggage and pushchairs can be left at reception.
Photos only permitted
in the park and outbuildings.
Pets allowed
only in the park and on a lead.
You can park your bikes
outside the château.
Group visit
For group visits, please complete the following form.
We will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your booking.
estate plan
Below is a map of the castel, outbuildings and grounds to help you prepare for your visit.
CRAFSTMEN'S BOUTIQUE
The Château de Meillant has brought together a number of local creators and craftsmen attached to the château.
Art prints, ceramics, leather goods, honey and postcards will let you take a little of Meillant home with you.
PASS
CHÂTEAU DE MEILLANT
Become a privileged visitor and ambassador of the Castel !
With the Château de Meillant Pass, access the castle grounds at your leisure.
You'll also benefit from reduced rates on all visits and events during the season.
At the end of the season, a drinks reception will be held exclusively for Pass holders.
Price: €20 - Pass nominative, valid for the 2024 season
Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to visit the park and the chateau with a lunch break in between?
Yes, your ticket is valid all day. So you can visit the park in the morning, leave the estate for lunch and then come back for the guided tour (or in reverse order). Make sure you keep your ticket for your second visit.
Where to eat near the castle?
You can eat at one of the following addresses, just a few kilometres from Meillant.
In Arpheuilles, 2.5 km away: Le Gal'ton
In Uzay-le Venon, 6 km away: L'Embuscade
In Saint-Amand, 6 km away: Restaurant Le 215 - Hôtel Le Noirlac, La Rotonde, L'Amandois
In Bruère, 10 km away: Auberge de l'Abbaye de Noirlac
IS THE CHÂTEAU DE MEILLANT LOCATED IN MEILLANT OR CHÂTEAUMEILLANT?
This is a legitimate question, as there is a village called Meillant and another called Châteaumeillant within a 20-minute drive of each other in Berry. Château de Meillant is in Meillant, not Châteaumeillant, so check your GPS when you start your journey!
location
1 rue d'Uzay le Venon
18200 Meillant
40min south of Bourges
10min from Saint-Amand-Montrond
South of Cher
On your vacation route between Bourges and Clermont-Ferrand