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TIFFAUGES LE CHATEAU DE GILLES DE RAIS

TIFFAUGES

Standing firm and proud on its rocky crag, the Château de Tiffauges opens its doors to reveal an astonishing collection of medieval war machines unique in Europe.

Let yourself be catapulted back in time and come and enjoy a half-day of spectacle and entertainment in the region’s greatest medieval visitor attraction.
All the year round: high definition 3D film, film recounting the history of the castle over the centuries, spectacle illustrating the art of warfare in the Middle Ages, medieval training camp.
July and August: NEW weekly night-time spectacular, tours in period costume for 5-8 year olds.
December: Christmas market.

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Opening times:
April, May and September: Mondays to Fridays from 10:00am to 12:30pm and from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, weekends and bank holidays from 2:00pm to 7:00pm.
June: Mondays to Fridays from 10:00am to 6:00pm, weekends and bank holidays from 2:00pm to 7:00pm.
July and August: daily from 11:00am to 7:00pm.
Open on 15th and 16th/09: for Héritage Weekend (guided tours only): free.

Admission:
Adult: 7 €
Child (6-26): 5 €
Family: 21 €

Contact:
CHATEAU DE TIFFAUGES
BP 14
85130 TIFFAUGES
tel. +33 (0)2 51 65 70 51
fax +33 (0)2 51 65 75 67
www.vendee.fr