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CHATEAU DE LA GREVE

SAINT MARTIN DES NOYERS

Dating back to the 12th century, the Château de la Grève was fortified by the Chabot family and rose to importance during the 16th century and particularly during the Wars of Religion.

It reached its apogee in the 17th century, thanks in part to Lord Durcot, a close relative of Henri IV, but during the 18th and 19th centuries was transformed by subsequent owners into a centre of agriculture. Today, with the help of volunteers, new life has been breathed into the château, which, as well as being open to visitors for guided or self-guided tours, now also stages annual events (medieval days, Christmas markets etc.) and arranges children’s activities including birthday parties and medieval workshops (treasure hunts, calligraphy…).

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Opening times:
Easter holidays from 7th to 22nd/04: daily from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
From 16th/06 to 16th/09: daily from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

Admission:
Adult: 5 €
Concessions (students, under 18): 2,50 €
Free for children under 12 with their parents.
Activities for children: 2 €

Contact:
CHATEAU DE LA GREVE
La Grève
85140 SAINT MARTIN DES NOYERS
tel. +33 (0)2 51 07 86 36
or Tourist Office of Les Essarts:
tél./fax +33 (0)2 51 62 85 96
www.asso-chateau-greve.com