Château de Montrichard

Discover an exceptional Loire château in the heart of the Vallée des Rois. Built on a natural rocky spur, the fortress of Montrichard offers a majestic view over the entire Loire Valley.

Discover its XIIᵉ century square keep, built by the renowned Amboise family. Louis XI, but also Louis XII, will be emblematic actors for this château classified as a Monuments Historiques, since 1877.

Visit Montrichard castle and its museums

While the history of Montrichard Fortress began in the XIIᵉ century with the famous Amboise family, and its square keep, it was in the XVᵉ century that King Louis XI had the idea of building a whole complex of vast royal dwellings. Just below it, a church had already survived: the Eglise Sainte-Croix. This was the place where the king chose to marry his eldest daughter: Anne to Pierre de Beaujeau and Jeanne de France to Louis D’Orléans, later to become Louis XII.

Since the Château de Montrichard was classified as a Historic Monument in 1877, the site now comprises two museums. The first, the archaeological museum of the “Friends of René Galloux”, is an invitation to travel through 6 rooms exhibiting key moments in our shared history. Paleontology, prehistory, Molinology, the Gallo-Roman and Merovingian eras will all have no secrets for you.

Another museum, another theme, that of the ” friends of Old Montrichard “. It’s dedicated to ethnology and the atmosphere of the 1900s, with its old objects, wax statues and handicrafts. Last but not least, you’ll also have the opportunity to travel through time and eras, thanks to 6 3D augmented reality points that will take you to meet the emblematic characters of the place.

This must-see site in the Valley of the Kings is just a 20-minute drive from our Loire Valley castles campsite, La Grande Tortue.

Where to stay camping near Château de Montrichard?

The 5-star La Grande Tortue campsite welcomes you near Blois, in a unique setting on the banks of the Loire.

The La Grande Tortue campsite is ideal for family holidays and relaxation in the Loir-et-Cher region, since it’s a campsite close to the chateaux of the Loire Valley. Set close to a 6-hectare forest park, you can visit the famous royal castles of Chambord, Amboise and Blois, as well as Leonardo da Vinci’s home, Le Clos Lucé, and meet the pandas at Beauval Zoo.

Take advantage of the experience of La Grande Tortue campsite by renting mobile homes, chalets or unusual accommodation in the Loire Valley. You’re guaranteed adventure and a change of scenery, while enjoying the swimming pool and the many activities on offer at the campsite. An idyllic place for family vacations.