FAQ

Several castles in France bear the name Montmirail, including one in the Marne department in the Grand Est region. Additionally, various localities share this name in France, such as the one in Allier, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, within the commune of Ainay-le-Château, or the village of Crots in the Hautes-Alpes, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where a church and a road also bear the same name. The Dentelles de Montmirail, located in the Vaucluse department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, form a mountain range that is home to several castles, including one named Montmirail.

The 1993 film Les Visiteurs, directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, does not include any scenes set in these locations. The name appears to be inspired rather by Montmirail in the Sarthe department, as evidenced by the name of the antagonist of Godefroy de Montmirail (a fictional character), Duke Gontran de Luigny, nicknamed “Le Buté” (also a fictional character). Indeed, Luigny is a unique commune in France, located just 26 km from the castle.

The medieval scenes of the movie were shot in the fortified city of Carcassonne, in the Aude department of the Occitanie region. The Château de Montbrun was also used for this purpose. As for the contemporary scenes, the Château d’Ermenonville was chosen as the setting, both for indoor and outdoor shots.

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No, the castle is open to the public every Sunday and on public holidays from February to October. It is also open daily in July and August. However, some days during these periods may be unavailable due to private events. We invite you to check our dedicated page for opening hours.

The castle remains open year-round for groups, school visits, and extracurricular activities by reservation and subject to availability.

The park, which is free and accessible, is open during the castle’s opening hours.

The guided tour of the castle takes place on two levels: the underground chambers and the ground floor. Several staircases are involved.

A person with reduced mobility can drive up to the castle forecourt and visit the ground floor at a discounted rate. In this case, the esplanade, panorama, ground floor, shop, and tea room are easily accessible. For more information on site accessibility, please refer to our dedicated page.

The Château de Montmirail offers several  areas suitable for showcasing artworks of various sizes and mediums. These spaces include the stables, a seminar room located above them, as well as areas along the guided tour path, such as the arched rooms and the grand salon.

For more information, feel free to contact our team at the following address: contact@chateaudemontmirail.com.

All group visits must be booked in advance. Groups without a reservation will be denied access to the château. It is recommended to book a guided tour slot with our group coordinator at visits@chateaudemontmirail.com.

Please check the section dedicated to groups and accessibility for more information.

Yes, to confirm a group reservation, a deposit of 50% of the total amount stated in the quote is required. It will be refunded in case of cancellation up to one month before the service.

Yes, under certain conditions. If your stay coincides with the château’s public opening hours, you have the opportunity to join a tour free of charge at a designated time slot.

Yes, the venue will be closed for the entire duration of your event and will not be accessible for other events.

No, flying a drone over the Château de Montmirail is prohibited without the permission of the château’s owner, the local municipality, and the Sarthe Prefecture.