Château de Montsoreau

The limestone castle rises directly from the Loire riverbed at the confluence with the Vienne River, displaying Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements.

Jean II de Chambes constructed the current castle between 1450 and 1460, making it one of the first Loire Valley castles to transition from military to residential architecture.

The castle houses a museum of contemporary art since 2016, presenting a collection focused on Art & Language works through permanent and temporary exhibitions.

The castle museum opens daily except Tuesdays from April through November, with guided tours available in multiple languages for individual and group visitors.

This structure stands as the only castle in the Loire Valley built directly in the river, with its base stones touching the water during high tides.

Location: Montsoreau

Inception: 990

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Part of: The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes

Website: https://chateau-montsoreau.com/wordpress/it/100-castello-100-contemporaneo/il-castello

GPS coordinates: 47.21560,0.06220

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39