Talmont Castle Medieval entertainment and activities in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : South Coast & Poitevin Marshes

Services

  • Cash
  • Chèques vacances (holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • English
    • Throughout the year, events and activities are offered to groups to discover the castle and the medieval period. You can book guided tours, tasting tours, or, for the more scholarly, lecture tours ! Adapted tours are also available for people with disabilities, including a sensory tour and resources available at reception such as a transcript of the shows, a photo guide, an Easy-to-Read and Understand guide, and a large-print guide. For children aged 3 to 12, numerous fun activities are offered! You can learn about defense, gastronomy, and crafts in the Middle Ages.

      In the summer, groups can also enjoy the site's activities:

      • jousting tournaments
      • falconry
      • medieval workshops
      • guided tours
  • Français

Traveller Reviews Talmont Castle

4.4 sur 5 5086 reviews

  • Philippe Pacreau

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Philippe Pacreau on 06/03/2026

  • Michel FINCK

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Michel FINCK on 15/02/2026

    Of course, you shouldn't miss this visit, and it's even better when there are shows or activities like the medieval festival in May or the Christmas market in December!

  • Candice Cahu

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Candice Cahu on 09/02/2026

    I had an incredible afternoon at Talmont Castle! The ruins are stunning, well-preserved, and easily accessible. The knights' show was impressive: the two presenters were both funny and professional, making the experience lively and immersive. The knights themselves also put on a great show! A truly entertaining mix of humor and stunts! We finished with the bird show… what can I say except AMAZING! The presenter is so passionate (she even kisses the birds 🦅) and it shows. She knows how to captivate the audience even when the birds of prey decide to do their own thing, and I loved learning more about them. In short: a team of passionate people who share their love of history and animals through high-quality shows. I highly recommend it.

Traveller Reviews Talmont Castle

4.3 sur 5 886 reviews

  • "Fun place to spend a few hours."

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by qwertyPhilly (Manchester, United Kingdom) on 16/08/2024

    We visited today, a family of 5 on a cloudy day. We got there about 11 am, so within plenty of time for the falcon show at 1130. Good fun place to spend a few hours. You can borrow costumes to take a...

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  • "A great bit of history"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by BlaithinT (Maynooth, Ireland) on 11/07/2024

    Great castle with great views from the top, with free shows on multiple times a day! Lovely staff who helped our kids pick outfits to play dress up! If we had gotten there earlier in the day, there...

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  • "Fabulous castle"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by NormaJames (Crayford, United Kingdom) on 18/08/2023

    Really interesting castle to visit with information in English as well as French. The whole experience is brilliant, from the lovely walk around what was the moat, with medieval music playing gently...

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Talmont Castle

Address

8 rue du château
85440 Talmont-Saint-Hilaire

Contacts

Phone : 02 51 90 27 43

GPS coordinates

46° 28'3.03"N, 1° 37'6.42"W

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