Neuvicq-le-Château Castle
Welcome to the castle of Neuvicq-le-Château…
On April 12, 2025, this historic 15th century monument opens its doors for a new season.
Discover this castle located on the borders of Saintonge in the charming village of Neuvicq-le-Château, which was the successive property of several lords of high nobility including, in the 17th century, the Marquis de Montespan.
OPENING CALENDAR
What you can see and do…
Access to the exterior of the castle is completely free. You can therefore walk all around the building while admiring its architecture. You can also:
- against payment for the visit to the castle (see below), to obtain various explanations thanks to the booklet or the audio guide (of your choice) which will then be entrusted to you;
- If you’d like to explore this in a fun way, ask at reception for the « Mystery Word Grid » (€2.00).
A tour of the castle will allow you to discover:
– the kitchen, its 15th-century fireplace, and access to an ancient underground passage;
– the reception room called the « Wooden Room, » you’ll see why…;
– the Louis XIII-style bedroom where you will be welcomed by Marquis Jean-Jacques de Goth, lord of the place from 1611 to 1679;
– the art exhibition rooms;
– a model of a fortified castle, made of 33,000 small stones;
– the « Feudal Moat » room, where the origins of fortified castles are explained;
– the music room, where a charming pianist plays melodious notes;
– a boudoir, where you’ll meet Madame Paulte, wife of
Noël-Bertrand de la Laurencie and mother of the last lord of Neuvicq;
– the Treasure Room atop a turret;
– the attic, with its roof structure shaped like an upside-down boat hull.
- Finally, the new feature for 2005: the weapons room located on the 2nd floor.
- And if you’re bringing children, don’t worry, ask at reception for the game designed for them (€1.00 per child). They will accompany you throughout your visit while searching for clues that will allow them to find the Marquis’s Treasure and win a reward worth €2.00.
But that’s not all!!!
Visit the castle while learning and having fun
it’s possible thanks to Virtual Reality
If you have a smartphone or tablet, you can access the app that allows you to visit the château in virtual reality (*). Throughout the tour, you’ll discover anecdotes and mini-games, and search for clues that will allow you to challenge the Marquis de Montespan himself to a card game.
This option is available as a complement to the self-guided individual tour, upon payment of the fee (see the Tours and Prices section below). You will also be given a printed document to complete your visit.
(*) Application developed by RendR and funded with the support of the European Union.
Take advantage of your time in Neuvicq-le-Château to visit the town.
A map showing points of interest can be given to you upon request and free of charge at the castle reception or at the town hall secretariat.
An Escape Game awaits you in the basement of the castle.
Open year-round, this group game will allow you, thanks to your deductive skills, to discover the clues that will lead you to the key to the exit. Be careful! You only have one hour, or…
This game is independent of the management of the castle by AMACS, for all information and reservations please call 07 81 64 07 58.
Finally, go to the News page to discover other possibilities…
VISITS AND PRICES
Self-guided individual tour: with a printed document or audio guide (subject to availability). Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours.
Languages available: French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, and Dutch.
€8.50: Adults (Free for children under 16)
€4.00: People with disabilities
The Neuvicq-le-Château castle is a partner of « Charentes Tourisme – Mission Vals de Saintonge » and « Camping-Car Park » which offer you a reduction of €1.00 upon presentation of the Val’Idées card from Charentes Tourisme Mission Vals de Saintonge or the Pass’Etapes from Camping-Car Park.
Reminder: In addition to this tour, you can explore the castle in Virtual Reality using a smartphone or tablet.
Guided tour: approximately 2.5 hours – In French only.
€7.00: Group of 10 adults – Reservations required at least 48 hours in advance.
Payment by cash, check, or holiday vouchers.
HOW TO GET THERE
CONTACT
