Château d'Oiron: a dive in the heart of French art and heritage
Located north of Deux-Sèvres, 40 km from Saumur, the Château d'Oiron is much more than a historic monument.
This renaissance jewel, classified in 1923, elegantly combined architectural heritage and contemporary art.
Discover a unique building at the heart of French art and heritage.
Built in the 15th century, this former medieval fortress became over the centuries, the residence of the powerful Gouffier family, one of the first families in France.
Witness of the artistic boom in the French Renaissance, we discover among its treasures a 55-meter long renaissance gallery which illustrates the Trojan War between frescoes and trompe-l'oeil.
Long forgotten, the castle was reborn in the 20th century thanks to the center of national monuments, which makes it a space dedicated to contemporary artistic creation.
Since 1993, the Château d'Oiron has housed the permanent collection "Curios & Mirabilia", a cabinet of modern curiosities imagined Jean-Hubert Martin.
The latter brings together works by artists from around the world such as Daniel Spoerri, Braco Dimitrijevic, Gloria Friedmann or Alain Jacquet.
Sculptures, installations, videos or works in situ invest the different parts of the castle.
This fascinating immersion mixes past and present, classic and unusual.
Surrounded by a peaceful park, the Château d'Oiron is an ideal stop for lovers of art, history and heritage.
Guided tours, temporary exhibitions, as well as animations for the young audience make it a living place, adapted to all ages.
On site, picnic tables are even fitted out in the park.
📍 Access: 10 rue du Château 79100 Plaine-et-Vallées
⌚ Hours: open all year round from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
💶 Prices: € 9. Free for children under 26
The Original City Plume *** hotel is 40 minutes from the Château d'Oiron.
Discover our 44 modern and air -conditioned rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people.
During your stay, enjoy a breakfast served in the form of a salty sweet buffet and benefit from our mealing sets for your little appetites.
The hotel also puts free private parking at your service and electric charging stations.
Extend your stay and visit Puy du Fou park, just 40 minutes away.
This renaissance jewel, classified in 1923, elegantly combined architectural heritage and contemporary art.
Discover a unique building at the heart of French art and heritage.
The fascinating story of the Château d'Oiron
Built in the 15th century, this former medieval fortress became over the centuries, the residence of the powerful Gouffier family, one of the first families in France.
Witness of the artistic boom in the French Renaissance, we discover among its treasures a 55-meter long renaissance gallery which illustrates the Trojan War between frescoes and trompe-l'oeil.
Long forgotten, the castle was reborn in the 20th century thanks to the center of national monuments, which makes it a space dedicated to contemporary artistic creation.
An extraordinary museum: the Curios & Mirabilia collection
Since 1993, the Château d'Oiron has housed the permanent collection "Curios & Mirabilia", a cabinet of modern curiosities imagined Jean-Hubert Martin.
The latter brings together works by artists from around the world such as Daniel Spoerri, Braco Dimitrijevic, Gloria Friedmann or Alain Jacquet.
Sculptures, installations, videos or works in situ invest the different parts of the castle.
This fascinating immersion mixes past and present, classic and unusual.
An essential visit to New Aquitaine
Surrounded by a peaceful park, the Château d'Oiron is an ideal stop for lovers of art, history and heritage.
Guided tours, temporary exhibitions, as well as animations for the young audience make it a living place, adapted to all ages.
On site, picnic tables are even fitted out in the park.
Practical information
📍 Access: 10 rue du Château 79100 Plaine-et-Vallées
⌚ Hours: open all year round from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
💶 Prices: € 9. Free for children under 26
Your Hotel The Original City Plume in Bressuire
The Original City Plume *** hotel is 40 minutes from the Château d'Oiron.
Discover our 44 modern and air -conditioned rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people.
During your stay, enjoy a breakfast served in the form of a salty sweet buffet and benefit from our mealing sets for your little appetites.
The hotel also puts free private parking at your service and electric charging stations.
Extend your stay and visit Puy du Fou park, just 40 minutes away.
