⚠️ HEATWAVE WARNING: During periods of high heat, the ramparts may be closed to visitors and the openig hours of the castle can change. Know more
Practical information
During heatwaves, the monument adjusts
Find details here of our conditions of access according to the different alert levels for heatwaves
Visiting arrangements according to heatwave alert levels
YELLOW: Heat spike
Conditions pf access remain unchanged and the ramparts path is open
ORANGE: Heat wave
The ramparts path is open to from 10 am to 2.15 pm only
RED: Extreme heatwave
- The castle is open from 8 am to 2 pm (last entrance at 1:15 pm)
- The ramparts path is closed
To check the current weather warning level, please visit the Meteo-France Weather Vigilance website: https://vigilance.meteofrance.fr/fr/maine-et-loire
Good to know
- The Apocalypse Tapestry Gallery offers an air-conditioned refuge at 19°C. Find out more
- When the ramparts path is closed, a special admission rate applies for individual visitors (not for groups). See admission prices
- Drink water, cover your head, and avoid going out during the hottest part of the day... See all the health authorities’ recommendations