800 YEARS OF HISTORY The foundation of Ardelay Castle dates back to the 12th century, with the elevation of an artificial mound surrounded by moats and a circular stone enclosure, shell-keep type. With its imposing 15th century keep and shooting chamber, it is one of the examples of defensive and military architecture in the region. Restored in the 20th century by the City of Herbaria, the castle was the possession of several illustrious families such as the De Vivonne or Les Herbiers, from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. ART AT THE HEART OF HERITAGE The Château d'Ardelay offers several temporary exhibitions a year on visual arts. Sculpture, photography, painting… , artists are invited to exhibit their works in an authentic and historic place. A place of life and creative expression, the castle also hosts every year, the Salon des Artistes, bringing together thirty artists from all over France. In addition to temporary exhibitions around visual arts, a scientific exhibition about
Access
Parkings gratuit à proximité du château. ACCESSIBILITÉ Le château est partiellement accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite : escaliers, pentes moyennes. Tables numériques à l’accueil et au rez-de-chaussée du logis. Renseignements sur lesherbiers.fr
Website
http://www.lesherbiers.fr
Phone
02 51 66 57 88

Address
Rue des Ménestrels, 85500 LES HERBIERS, Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France