CastleHistoric SiteLandmark
Château de Sarzay, Sarzay
Sarzay›Indre›Centre-Val de Loire›Western France›France
4.4(658 reviews)
1h
1h
€8
Closed Now
Plan your visit
Sarzay Castle
1 attraction · 1h · transit route
Château de Sarzay
Estimated cost: €8 for 1 person
Tickets ~€8
Step-by-step route with transport options and cost breakdown
About Château de Sarzay
The Château de Sarzay is a 14th-15th century medieval fortress in the Berry region of central France, built by the Barbançois family during the Hundred Years' War. At its peak the castle had 38 towers, three concentric defensive walls, and deep moats fed by natural springs — an exceptional scale for minor nobility. The rectangular keep features four round corner towers with machicolations and gun ports.
Château de Sarzay — Planning Your Visit
Opening Hours
Open daily10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 18:00
Ticket Prices
Castle Visit
RecommendedOpen April 1 to December 31 only. Guided tours available for groups of 15+ by reservation.
€8
Free for:
Children 0-12
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Richard Hurbain, a former employee of the French electricity utility EDF, bought the ruined castle in 1982 for 790,000 francs (about 120,000 euros) and has spent over 40 years restoring it largely by himself. Visitors often encounter him working in the outbuildings or grounds.
Travel Plans for Château de Sarzay
1h
More Travel Plans in Centre-Val de Loire Region
Explore a city in one day
- Step-by-step walking route through the city
- Transport options with travel times and fares
- Entrance fees and opening hours for every stop
- Total cost calculated based on your preferences
Day Routes
View all
7h 7min
7h 34min
Bourges Cathedral and Museums
Bourges
HistoricalArchitectureReligious Sitesand 2 more
Moderate
Car
Public Transit
€18.50
9h 32min
Amboise with Mini-Châteaux and Wine Cellars
Amboise
HistoricalWine TastingArchitectureand 3 more
Intense
Car
Public Transit
€79.80
8h 12min
The Castles of Amboise
Amboise
HistoricalArchitectureWalking Tourand 1 more
Intense
Car
Public Transit
€54.30
2h
2h 30min
Villandry Castle and Gardens
Villandry
HistoricalCastleUNESCO Heritageand 3 more
Relaxed
Car
Public Transit
€14.00
Nearby Attractions
Church of Saint-Martin de Vic
Nohant-Vic·6 km
ChurchHistoric SiteRomanesque Architecture+2 more
4.5(151)
~45min
Saint Andrew's Church of Châteauroux
Châteauroux·28 km
ChurchHistoric SiteGothic Architecture
4.5(218)
~30min
Convent of the Cordeliers of Châteauroux
Châteauroux·29 km
Historic SiteGalleryGarden+1 more
4.5(192)
~1h
Church of Saint-Martin de Vic
Nohant-Vic·6 km
ChurchHistoric SiteRomanesque Architecture+2 more
4.5(151)
~45min
Saint Andrew's Church of Châteauroux
Châteauroux·28 km
ChurchHistoric SiteGothic Architecture
4.5(218)
~30min
Convent of the Cordeliers of Châteauroux
Châteauroux·29 km
Historic SiteGalleryGarden+1 more
4.5(192)
~1h