The medieval fortress dominates the village with its austere façade. But don’t be daunted: the open drawbridge is an invitation to enter into the refined lodgings of a great lord. It is the most fully furnished castle of the Loire Valley. The hushed ambiance of the rooms and the splendor of the great reception halls will plunge you into the daily life of a 15th century prince. You will relive the event that distinguished the history of the locale: the wedding of Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany, recreated with strikingly realistic wax figures.
In the park, you will discover the recreated construction site of France’s oldest keep. The promenade, punctuated with playgrounds and the tree house, can be followed through cedars and sequoias to the gazebo overlooking the Loire.

    

Unaccompanied tour
Visit the furnished rooms, decorated with prestigious 15th and 16th century wall hangings. In each room, explanatory cards will allow you to discover the life of a great lord in the Middle Ages (available in 7 languages).
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For groups and individual visitors
  

Guided tour
The medieval lifestyle and the privacy of the wardrobes will be revealed.
Duration: 50 minutes.
For groups: in French and English, upon reservation.
For individuals: in French during the school holidays, according to the schedule:
see the “Current Events” page.
    

Family Special
The castle is moving – how does the lord pack his chest?

Rendez-vous in the castle’s royal apartments. Look carefully at the illustrations and spot the five hidden differences. Easy? Maybe not! Guaranteed to astonish.  But all of the answers are definitely here, around the small library.
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Anne of Brittany Tour
Transform yourself into a pageboy or lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne of Brittany. She will give you a peek into her daily life and the functions of her court. Maybe she will also tell you about her secret arranged marriage with the King of France, Charles VIII! (According to scheduling: see the “Current Events” page.)
  
Group Special
Day of Enchantment
This comprises a tour of three exceptional sites:
Langeais Castle; the unusual Museum Maurice Dufresne assembling all of the rolling and flying machines invented in the 20th century; and the Gardens of la Chatonnière with their superb palette of colors.
Reservations and information: Langeais Castle 02 47 96 72 60.