Château de Dourdan
About This Museum
If these old stone walls could talk, they'd whisper tales of eight centuries. Built by the same man who gave us the Louvre, Philippe Auguste, this fortress has been a royal residence, a prison, and a quiet guardian of the town. Walking the grassy ramparts, you can almost hear the clash of swords from the Hundred Years' War. It's a place that feels less like a museum and more like stepping directly into our layered past.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the deep, cool well in the courtyard—a marvel of medieval engineering. The keep's interior often hosts exhibitions that feel personal, like displays of locally excavated pottery or details about the castle's time as a state prison. It’s the small finds that tell the biggest stories here.
Visitor Information
It's right there on the main square, impossible to miss. Pop in after you've explored the Tuesday market for a perfect Dourdan day.
Architecture & Building
A classic example of 13th-century French military architecture, you'll recognize the distinctive cylindrical towers and robust, geometric layout that was Philippe Auguste's signature.
Contact & Location
Address: Place du Général de Gaulle, Dourdan, Étampes, Essonne, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 91410, France
Phone: +33 1 64 59 66 83
Website: Visit Website
