Castle of Dourdan
Patrimoine > Jardins/Châteaux
Description
The castle of Dourdan, completed in 1222 by Philippe Auguste, replaced a wooden edifice dating from Hugues Capet. Its regular plan is typical from the “Philippian” system. In the Île-de-France region, Dourdan is one of the only 13th century fortresses which preserved most of its structures: dungeons, towers, dry gaps… From 1672, the castle was transformed into a royal jail by Philippe of Orléans.
Since it became a departmental jail during the French Revolution, it housed prisoners until 1852.
A symbol of the royal authority, the dungeon has a circular shape and three levels. It is a remarkable example of military architecture, with beautiful lancet arches. It is 26 meters high. The upper part of the dungeon, formerly composed of hoards and a pointed roof, disappeared. Now only a terrace remains, from which we can admire a splendid view on the whole town of Dourdan and its surroundings.
Informations pratiques
Ouvertures
From 01/01 to 31/12/2024, daily.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Tarifs
Full price: 5 €
Reduced price: 2.50 to 1 €.
Free entry for children - 7 years.
Visites
Visites individuelles
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours on request
Visites groupées
Unguided group tours on request
Guided group tours on request
Langues
French
Equipements
Parking nearbyPublic WC
Services
Guided tours
Visites individuelles
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours on request
Visites groupées
Unguided group tours on request
Guided group tours on request