{"id":2246,"date":"2025-01-16T10:08:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T09:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandetortue.com\/alentours\/discover-the-castle-of-montpoupon\/"},"modified":"2025-02-20T11:41:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T10:41:52","slug":"discover-the-castle-of-montpoupon","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/www.grandetortue.com\/en\/alentours\/discover-the-castle-of-montpoupon\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Montpoupon castle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover Montpoupon castle<\/h1>

The Ch\u00e2teau de Montpoupon<\/strong> is one of the Loire Valley’s most famous castles<\/a>, offering visitors an unforgettable historical, architectural and bucolic experience. The ch\u00e2teau, which has undergone several transformations over the course of history, allows visitors to observe the vestiges of the different eras through guided tours that take them from the King’s bedroom to the museum, via the large park. And for the ultimate in comfort and convenience during your stay in Montpoupon<\/strong>, take a look at camping La Grande Tortue! <\/p><\/div>

\"\"<\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div>

A historic journey to the Ch\u00e2teau de Montpoupon<\/h2>

Ch\u00e2teau de Montpoupon has not been spared the troubles of French history: destroyed during the Hundred Years’ War, it was rebuilt during the Renaissance<\/strong>. These remnants are preserved in the castle grounds, with their variety of period rooms that provide a real journey back in time. Notably, there’s a royal chamber<\/strong> that is said to have housed King Fran\u00e7ois 1\u1d49\u02b3 in his day. A journey into the past that can be felt even more thanks to the theatrical guided tours, a stroll around the site punctuated by reproductions with actors and available regularly throughout the summer. More focused onequine history<\/strong>, the museum offers an exploration around the history of hunting with hounds, including a room around the famous Herm\u00e8s brand. <\/p>

For more greenery, the park offers a pleasant forest walk to discover the fauna and flora of the department, while offering a unique view of the Montpoupon estate<\/strong>. More unusual, the Meurtre au Ch\u00e2teau (Murder in the Castle) evenings<\/strong> offer detectives for a day a fascinating investigation in the bowels of the castle! A visit to Ch\u00e2teau de Montpoupon is an absolute must when camping in Loir-Et-Cher<\/a>. <\/p>

Explore other castles in Loir-et-Cher<\/h2>

A natural and historic site in the Loir-et-Cher region<\/strong>, Ch\u00e2teau de Montpoupon is just one of the many things that the Loir-et-Cher region has to offer history buffs. Some names are famous, such as the mythical Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord<\/a>, holiday and hunting resort of French monarchs like the Sun King Louis XIV, and a UNESCO World Heritage<\/strong> Site. Who has preserved the vestiges of these great names past in these corridors and its immense estate of over 5433 hectares to explore. <\/p>

In the heart of the city, the Ch\u00e2teau Royal de Blois offers a different experience, with its collection of Beaux-Arts and four different architectural styles on the same site. Or, for fans of a certain Tintin, the Ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny<\/a>, the source of inspiration for the Ch\u00e2teau de Moulinsart, Captain Haddock’s home in Herg\u00e9’s cult comic strip. <\/p>

Stay at the campsite near Ch\u00e2teau de Montpoupon in Loir et Cher<\/h2>

When it comes to exploring the castles of the Loir-Et-Cher region<\/strong>, accommodation is essential. And camping La Grande Tortue, close to the town of Blois, could be the perfect answer. The establishment offers a wide variety of unusual rentals near the ch\u00e2teaux of the Loire<\/a>, with capacity for one to six people and up to 60 m2 of space for larger guests. The selection ranges from the classics to the unusual, such as the roulotte coquelicot and the tente bivouac for couples, and the surprising Coco Sweet, a unique combination of tent and mobile home. <\/p>

There’s plenty to do to relax, but also to have fun between two castle visits. All summer long, our Loir-et-Cher campsite’s heated swimming pool<\/a> and waterslides will keep you cool, while children aged 4 to 13 can have fun with our entertainers on a specially adapted playground. There’s also a restaurant and grocery store on site, and bicycles are available for hire for pedaling along the banks of the Loire! <\/p>\n

<\/div>\n","protected":false},"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"lieu":[28],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandetortue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/2246"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandetortue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandetortue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alentours"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandetortue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/2246\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2603,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandetortue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/2246\/revisions\/2603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandetortue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"lieu","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandetortue.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lieu?post=2246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}