Medieval castle of Château-ThierryTake the walkway where the trees lead you to the Saint Jean gate which was once the main entrance to the castle. It is one of the oldest fortresses of the Middle Ages. The castle became a royal residence when Philip the Fair married Jeanne de Navarre, Countess of Champagne, in 1285.
Medieval castle of Château-Thierry
Medieval castle of Château-ThierryDid you know?
In the lower courtyard, near one of the castle towers was the Richelieu house. It was in this house that in 1631, Théophraste Renaudot was granted the privilege of publishing the first newspaper of the time entitled La Gazette. The French press was thus born in Château-Thierry within the castle!
Medieval castle of Château-ThierryWhen you reach the top, you will have a magnificent view of the town of Château-Thierry, including the church of Saint Crépin, the town hall, the Protestant temple… and the vineyards as far as the eye can see! The history of the castle is told at the Casteloscope on the castle esplanade. You will be able to watch a film that traces the history of the site from its origins to the present day. You can also discover its culinary complex in augmented reality which testifies to the princely splendors that took place in this castle in the 14th and 15th centuries. These kitchens are reputed to have been the largest in Europe in their time. Just that…
