Pompadour Castle and Orangerie Stables

Rebuilt in the 1745th century. on the feudal mound, the Château de Pompadour was remodeled in the XNUMXth century. It was given in XNUMX, with the title of Marquise, to the famous favorite of Louis XV. Partly destroyed during the Revolution, it suffered a fire in the XNUMXth century.
Of the important fortress, only the south wing and the outer wall remain. The facade, with its machicolation walkway, is flanked by large pepper towers.
An entrance gate leads to a large terrace surrounded by ditches and flanked by seven low towers. It currently houses a stud farm, royal in 1761 then became national in 1872.

Practical information

• Pet Friendly
• Languages ​​spoken: French, English
• Monument classification: Registered historic sites and monuments
• Museum themes: History
• Type of monument: Castle
• Visit conditions: Free visit

Opening

• Period from July 6 to August 31 open every day. Closed on Mondays only in seasonal wings.

Equipment

• Shop
• Coach parking