The castle

Considered to be the 1^st of the Loire châteaux

This monument, connected to Jehan d’Orléans known as Jean de Dunois, illegitimate son of Louis d’Orléans and comrade-in-arms of Joan of Arc, stands out for his remarkable architectural, technical and stylistic qualities of the 12th, 15th and 16th centuries, making it one of the best Loire Valley Châteaux.  

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Opening hours

Every day except 1st January, 1st May and 25 December     
Free on the 1st Sunday, November to May
(subject to change)

From 05/09 to 30/04: 10 am to 12:30 pm - 2pm to 5:30pm
From 02/05 to 30/06: 10 am to 1 pm - 2 pm to 6 pm
From 01/07 to 04/09: 10 am to 1 pm - 2 pm to 6:15 pm

Last admission 1h before closing - 

Tours

Free tours (not including the keep), guided tours in english (keep, Sainte-Chapelle) starting with 3 people at 11 am, 3pm and 4:30 pm from beginning of July to beginning of September and at 11 am and 3 pm for the rest of the year.

For groups: guided tours on request with possibilities of mediaeval lunches or teas
Information and bookings with the Service Loisirs Accueil Chartres  :  02 37 84 01 00.

Shopping

Place Jehan de Dunois - 28200 Châteaudun
: 02 37 94 02 90
: 02 37 94 02 94
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