Donjon de Niort, Medieval keep in Niort, France
The castle consists of two square towers connected by a 15th-century building, with the southern tower reaching 28 meters and northern tower 23 meters high.
Henry II Plantagenet initiated the construction in the 12th century, and his son Richard the Lionheart completed this strategic fortification to maintain connections with England.
The castle houses multiple museum collections displaying archaeological artifacts from the Bronze Age, Gallo-Roman period, and Middle Ages, including a reconstructed Poitevin interior.
Visitors can reach the castle by taking bus routes 1, 4, 24, or 7, with the nearest parking available at Place Du Donjon Niort.
The interior structure maintains its military simplicity, featuring spiral staircases and corner turrets, with minimal decorative elements compared to other French medieval castles.
Location: Niort
Inception: 12 century
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: rue du Guesclin 79000 Niort
Opening Hours: Saturday-Sunday 14:00-18:00; Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday 09:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00; Thursday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +33549281428
Email: musee@agglo-niort.fr
Website: https://musees.niortagglo.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.32530,-0.46500
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
The historical monuments and natural sites of Niort and its surroundings include a medieval keep, traditional marketplaces, and the Marais Poitevin. The city features 12th-century fortifications, Gothic churches, and museums housed in historical buildings. The Marais Poitevin offers 112,000 hectares of wetlands with canals and forests. The city center has several notable buildings such as the Pilori, a former town hall now converted into an art center, and Fort Foucault on the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise.
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