Chateau de La Guerche sits proudly on the banks
of the river Creuse. Dating from the 15th
century it stands as a formidable fortress as if
guarding the bridge and the village that grew up
around it.

Like many of the chateaux of the Loire Valley it
has had a turbulent history and its survival is
due mainly to the ancestors of the current
owners who decided to make it their permanent
home and set about its restoration.
The original entrance to the chateau was via
drawbridge between the two gate towers looking onto the road, you can still
see evidence of it today...with a window fitted in its place. The new
entrance is via the gates on 'place de la Mairie' and through the chateau's
'English garden'.

The entrance to the building itself (that which
is open to the public) is via the louvered gate
within the courtyard. You do not get to see a
great deal of the interior as it is still a
family home but if you take a tour with a guide
it can be an interesting visit.
Every year the family put on a
performance using the chateau as a backdrop.


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Chateau de La Guerche is open to the public
from 16 June to 15 September
Every
day except Sunday morning from 10.00am until
1.00pm and 2.00pm until 7.00pm
Guided
tour times:
10.00, 11.30, 2:30, 4.00, 6.00
Full price: 8 €
Reduced price:
6 €
http://www.chateaudelaguerche.com/