Discover Montpoupon castle

The Château de Montpoupon is one of the Loire Valley’s most famous castles, offering visitors an unforgettable historical, architectural and bucolic experience. The château, which has undergone several transformations over the course of history, allows visitors to observe the vestiges of the different eras through guided tours that take them from the King’s bedroom to the museum, via the large park. And for the ultimate in comfort and convenience during your stay in Montpoupon, take a look at camping La Grande Tortue!

A historic journey to the Château de Montpoupon

Château de Montpoupon has not been spared the troubles of French history: destroyed during the Hundred Years’ War, it was rebuilt during the Renaissance. These remnants are preserved in the castle grounds, with their variety of period rooms that provide a real journey back in time. Notably, there’s a royal chamber that is said to have housed King François 1ᵉʳ in his day. A journey into the past that can be felt even more thanks to the theatrical guided tours, a stroll around the site punctuated by reproductions with actors and available regularly throughout the summer. More focused onequine history, the museum offers an exploration around the history of hunting with hounds, including a room around the famous Hermès brand.

For more greenery, the park offers a pleasant forest walk to discover the fauna and flora of the department, while offering a unique view of the Montpoupon estate. More unusual, the Meurtre au Château (Murder in the Castle) evenings offer detectives for a day a fascinating investigation in the bowels of the castle! A visit to Château de Montpoupon is an absolute must when camping in Loir-Et-Cher.

Explore other castles in Loir-et-Cher

A natural and historic site in the Loir-et-Cher region, Château de Montpoupon is just one of the many things that the Loir-et-Cher region has to offer history buffs. Some names are famous, such as the mythical Château de Chambord, holiday and hunting resort of French monarchs like the Sun King Louis XIV, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Who has preserved the vestiges of these great names past in these corridors and its immense estate of over 5433 hectares to explore.

In the heart of the city, the Château Royal de Blois offers a different experience, with its collection of Beaux-Arts and four different architectural styles on the same site. Or, for fans of a certain Tintin, the Château de Cheverny, the source of inspiration for the Château de Moulinsart, Captain Haddock’s home in Hergé’s cult comic strip.

Stay at the campsite near Château de Montpoupon in Loir et Cher

When it comes to exploring the castles of the Loir-Et-Cher region, accommodation is essential. And camping La Grande Tortue, close to the town of Blois, could be the perfect answer. The establishment offers a wide variety of unusual rentals near the châteaux of the Loire, with capacity for one to six people and up to 60 m2 of space for larger guests. The selection ranges from the classics to the unusual, such as the roulotte coquelicot and the tente bivouac for couples, and the surprising Coco Sweet, a unique combination of tent and mobile home.

There’s plenty to do to relax, but also to have fun between two castle visits. All summer long, our Loir-et-Cher campsite’s heated swimming pool and waterslides will keep you cool, while children aged 4 to 13 can have fun with our entertainers on a specially adapted playground. There’s also a restaurant and grocery store on site, and bicycles are available for hire for pedaling along the banks of the Loire!