Château de Dourdan

The castle features a square layout with three corner towers and an isolated donjon measuring 30 meters high and 13.6 meters in diameter.

Philippe Auguste ordered the construction of this fortress in 1222 to protect the roads between Paris and Chartres, replacing a wooden structure from the time of Hugues Capet.

The castle museum presents collections and exhibitions about local history, medieval military architecture, and the evolution of the fortress through different periods.

The castle opens every day except January 1 and December 25, with adult admission at 5 euros and reduced prices from 1 to 2.50 euros.

The fortress stands as one of the few 13th-century military structures in Île-de-France that maintains its original defensive elements, including towers and dry moats.

Location: Dourdan

Inception: 1220

Architectural style: medieval architecture

Address: Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 91410 Dourdan

Phone: +33164596683

Website: https://chateau.dourdan.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.53000,2.01083

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40