The fortified castle of Sedan, a treasure to discover

Fascinating by its scale, the Château de Sedan immediately transports the visitor to the middle of the Middle Ages. An emblematic site to discover absolutely.

Sedan Fortified Castle elected Favorite Monument of the French 2023!

The election of the Château-fort de Sedan as “French favorite monument” is a great recognition at the national level for this jewel of Ardennes heritage.

Pleasure and pride!

Thank you for your votes and enjoy your visit!

Dominating Sedan from its promontory, the medieval Sedan fortress impresses as it seems to have come out of a fairy tale. From the moat, the walker would not be surprised to see a princess appear in a dress, as Charles IX once could secretly admire his future wife Anne of Austria (1570) walking on the ladies' bastion.

In the courtyard of the castle
©Pierre Defontaine

35.000 m² of surface, thick walls from 7 to 27 meters… the figures that characterize the building are exceptional. From the 15th to the 17th century, the princes and princesses of the principality of Sedan transformed what was only a simple manor in 1424 into a reputedly impregnable colossus, to which even the troops of Charles V bowed.

All year round, free or guided tours allow you to explore its formidable ramparts (discovery tours 1000 years of history) or to discover, among other things, the princely apartments (Sedan circuit a principality). Other big names and events (war of 1870) are still associated with the place: Henri II, Vauban, Napoleon 1st, Napoleon III, and especially Marshal Turenne, who was born there on September 11, 1611.

New for 2023 at the Château fort de Sedan: the Besieged Towers

Come and discover the second phase of the renovations: the besieged Twin Towers.

Charles Qunint's troops are threatening the castle! It's time to take up arms and defend our fortress! Through this new scenography, dive into the heart of the battle.

A story to live

In season, exceptional historical events offer real immersion:

In the gunner's camp, discovery of the evolution of artillery, demonstration of trebuchet shooting
In the camp of the lord : presentation of a military camp, discovery of the equipment of the knight
An escape game : in search of the lost sword of Robert IV de la Marck
Kids tours with Raymond le Marmiton from 6 years old

Stories to live

Every year, find it Sedan Medieval Festival in May. In 2024, it will take place on May 11 and 12.

In 2024, the Sedan castle will celebrate its 600th anniversary!

Many festivities will take place for this anniversary. See you soon to discover the program.

The major events of 2024

The year 2024 will be punctuated by exciting events allowing a real dive into the history of the Middle Ages: on May 11 and 12, 2024 find the Sedan Medieval Festival ; chivalry tournaments in July and August; European Heritage Days September 21 and 22, 2024 as well as the festivities for the 600th anniversary of the castle.