Château de Blandy-les-Tours is a medieval castle featuring cylindrical towers with pointed turrets. It stands in a gorgeous set of grounds with views of the pastoral terrain of the village of Blandy. Listen to an audio guide in English for a comprehensive understanding of the context and history behind the castle.
A children’s version of the audio guide is available to download from the castle’s official website. Make your way through the impressive structure and learn how it began to transform from a manor house into today’s fortified castle during the Hundred Years’ War. Find out about the aristocratic families that have lived in the complex over the centuries.
Study the works on display in the exhibition room and relax in the spacious courtyard. Climb to the tops of the towers for stunning views of the region. In the gift shop you’ll find books, games and stationery relating to castles in the Middle Ages.
Picnics are not permitted on the castle grounds. If you’re feeling hungry, head down the narrow twisting lanes connecting the fortress to the charming village for its restaurants and traditional bakeries. Download the village audio guide from the castle website for a greater sense of the area’s history.
Note that the castle fell into disrepair over the years, before being renovated in 1992. It is open to the public daily from morning until late afternoon. In winter, it closes for an hour at noon. There is a fee to enter. Admission is free for students and those under 17.
Find Château de Blandy-les-Tours in the center of the village of Blandy. Drive east from Melun for 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) to get here in roughly 15 minutes. Make your way through the pleasant village to see other attractions, including the Place du Pilori and the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.
