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.

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.

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

Find the Sedan Medieval Festival every year, the 3rd weekend of May

The major events of 2023

The year 2023 is punctuated with exciting events allowing a real dive into the history of the Middle Ages: on May 20 and 21, 2023 find the Sedan Medieval Festival ; chivalry tournaments from July 14 to August 27; September 16 and 17, 2023 Heritage Days.