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La Tour d'Arundel & Le Château Saint-Clair

Place Maraud 85100 LES SABLES D'OLONNE

Construit par les Princes de Talmont au XVème siècle, Soubise chef protestant s’empare du château en 1622 et y fait construire des fortifications. Garnison sous Louis XIII, bombardé en 1796 par les anglo-hollandais, racheté par l’État en 1835 puis restauré de 1986 à 1994. La tour fait partie du système défensif du château Saint-Clair. Le premier feu fut installé en 1593. Au XVIIIème siècle, le feu de la Chaume est le seul phare de Vendée. Sa forme actuelle résulte de travaux de restauration opérés de 1857 à 1858. La tour est inaccessible au public.

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Guide Complet : Visiter la tour d’Arundel et le château Saint Clair en Vendée

• Pays de la Loire
• Quoi faire aux Sables-d'Olonne
• La Tour d’Arundel, un monument historique vital pour comprendre l’histoire maritime de Vendée.
• Le Château Saint Clair, un voyage dans le temps entre architecture médiévale et légendes fascinantes.
• Des conseils pratiques pour une visite enrichissante et confortable des deux sites.
• L’importance de la préservation de ces joyaux historiques pour les générations futures.
• Une expérience touristique unique, alliant découverte historique et beauté architecturale.

Aux Sables-d’Olonne, deux édifices captent l’attention des passionnés d’histoire et des amateurs de belles pierres : la Tour d’Arundel et le Château Saint Clair. Ces monuments, emblématiques de la région, offrent une fenêtre sur le passé fascinant de cette ville côtière de Vendée. Dans cet article, nous vous proposons un guide touristique détaillé de ces lieux historiques. Découvrez la Tour d’Arundel, gardienne de la ville, révélant des histoires de batailles et de stratégies maritimes. Puis, plongez dans l’univers mystérieux du Château Saint Clair, entrelacé de légendes et d’architecture médiévale. Enfin, nous partagerons des conseils pratiques pour enrichir votre voyage et quoi faire aux Sables-d’Olonne pour une expérience touristique complète. Que vous soyez un amateur d’histoire, un passionné de la culture française, ou simplement en quête d’une escapade enrichissante, suivez-nous dans cette aventure à travers le temps.

La Tour d’Arundel : Un monument historique et son héritage

La genèse de la tour d’arundel : un bastion maritime.

La Tour d’Arundel, s’élevant fièrement aux Sables-d’Olonne, est un monument qui raconte une histoire riche et mouvementée. Construite au cours du XVe siècle, cette tour servait initialement de balise maritime, avant de se transformer en un bastion défensif crucial pour la ville. Sa position stratégique en faisait un point de surveillance et de défense contre les invasions maritimes, notamment pendant les guerres de Religion en France.

L’architecture de la Tour : entre fonctionnalité et esthétique

L’architecture de la Tour d’Arundel reflète son importance historique. Avec ses murs épais et sa structure robuste, elle était conçue pour résister aux attaques et aux intempéries. Le style architectural, typique de l’époque médiévale, témoigne d’un savoir-faire impressionnant en matière de construction de fortifications.

La Tour d’Arundel dans l’histoire locale

La Tour a joué un rôle clé dans l’histoire des Sables-d’Olonne. Elle a été témoin de nombreux événements historiques, servant de point de défense mais aussi de prison. Les récits et légendes qui entourent la Tour contribuent à son aura mystérieuse et fascinante.

La Tour aujourd’hui : un héritage préservé

Aujourd’hui, la Tour d’Arundel est non seulement un monument historique, mais aussi un symbole de la résilience et de l’histoire de la ville. Elle attire de nombreux visiteurs, désireux de découvrir son passé et d’admirer la vue panoramique qu’elle offre sur la mer et la ville.

L’importance de la Tour d’Arundel dans le patrimoine vendéen

La Tour d’Arundel est un élément crucial du patrimoine culturel et historique de la Vendée. Elle représente une page importante de l’histoire maritime de la région et continue d’inspirer les générations actuelles et futures.

Le Château Saint Clair : Entre histoire et légendes

Mystères et origines du château saint clair.

Le Château Saint Clair, autre fierté des Sables-d’Olonne, est enveloppé de mystères et de récits historiques. Ses fondations remontent au Moyen Âge, époque où il servait de résidence seigneuriale. Au fil des siècles, le château a été témoin d’innombrables transformations, reflétant les différentes périodes de l’histoire française.

Architecture médiévale : un voyage dans le temps

Le château présente une architecture médiévale typique, avec ses tours robustes, ses murs en pierre et ses toits coniques. Ces caractéristiques architecturales ne sont pas seulement esthétiques, elles racontent aussi l’histoire des méthodes de construction et des styles de vie de l’époque.

Légendes et folklore : les récits du Château Saint Clair

Les légendes qui entourent le Château Saint Clair sont nombreuses, ajoutant une dimension mystique à sa visite. Des histoires de fantômes aux récits de trésors cachés, ces légendes attirent autant les curieux que les passionnés d’histoire.

Le Château dans la vie moderne : préservation et tourisme

Aujourd’hui, le Château Saint Clair est un site touristique majeur aux Sables-d’Olonne. Les efforts de préservation ont permis de maintenir son charme et son intégrité, offrant aux visiteurs une expérience immersive dans le passé.

Rôle culturel du Château dans la région

Le Château Saint Clair joue un rôle crucial dans le paysage culturel de la Vendée. Il est un centre d’événements, d’expositions et de rencontres culturelles, contribuant à la vitalité artistique et historique de la région.

L’expérience touristique : Visiter et découvrir les sites

Planifier votre visite à la tour d’arundel et au château saint clair.

Visiter ces monuments historiques nécessite une planification adéquate pour en tirer le meilleur parti. Des informations sur les horaires d’ouverture, les tarifs d’entrée, et les visites guidées sont disponibles pour aider les visiteurs à organiser leur séjour.

Activités et attraits autour de la Tour et du Château

Outre la visite des sites eux-mêmes, les alentours offrent une multitude d’activités. Des promenades dans les jardins historiques aux ateliers de découverte culturelle, chaque visiteur trouvera de quoi enrichir son expérience.

Conseils pratiques pour une visite agréable

Pour profiter pleinement de votre visite, il est recommandé de porter des chaussures confortables, de prévoir du temps pour explorer les sites sans hâte, et de se renseigner sur les événements spéciaux qui peuvent avoir lieu.

L’importance de la préservation et du respect des sites

En tant que monuments historiques, la Tour d’Arundel et le Château Saint Clair méritent respect et préservation. Les visiteurs sont encouragés à adopter une attitude respectueuse et à participer à la sauvegarde de ces trésors pour les générations futures.

L’expérience enrichissante de la découverte historique

La visite de la Tour d’Arundel et du Château Saint Clair est plus qu’une simple sortie touristique ; c’est une plongée dans l’histoire et la culture de la Vendée, offrant des perspectives uniques et des souvenirs impérissables.

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Tour d'Arundel

Monument aux sables-d'olonne.

Le Château fut construit par les princes de Talmont au XV e siècle, Soubise chef protestant s'empare du château en 1622 et y fait construire des fortifications. Garnison sous Louis XIII, bombardé en 1796 par les anglo-hollandais, racheté par l'Etat en 1835 puis restauré de 1986 à 1994, le château abrite actuellement le musée de la Mer. Par la visite de ce musée, vous pourrez accéder à la tour pour découvrir un magnifique panorama de la ville, de la baie des Sables-d'Olonne et des marais environnants.

La tour fait partie du système défensif du château Saint-Clair. Le premier feu (phare) fut installé en 1593. Au XVIII e siècle, le feu de la Chaume est le seul phare de Vendée .

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Are any areas of the castle currently closed for refurbishment works, can i buy a ticket at the gate.

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Do you have food & drink on site?

We have a café and Garden Tea Terrace (all with varying opening times/seasons/menus) with a range of sandwiches, drinks, indulgent cakes & muffins plus Castle made scones and a range of hot food options in the café. On event days our Knights’ Table will serve delicious food & drinks in the grounds.

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Visitors are welcome to picnic in the Castle grounds. We encourage visitors to take their rubbish home with them and recycle where appropriate.

Can I use a pram or pushchair in the castle?

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Do you have any guidance on access for the castle?

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I'm a Historic Houses member, can I use my card?

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Upgrades to Castle entry tickets are not available. Gardeners’ World visitors are welcome to visit the Coffee Shop, Café, Shop and toilet facilities in the Castle.

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Arundel Castle: All You Need to Know for Your Visit

But if you don’t, well, we really shouldn’t be friends.

But aside from its beauty, what was the most mind blowing thing about this castle to me? Um, that people actually STILL LIVE THERE.

Imagine telling your friends that you live in a freaking castle. But also, how do I meet these people and become friends with them so I can stay there??

However, I also saw lots of semi-creepy paintings in them with people dying and what not so idk how I feel about that – like it MUST be haunted, right???

But at the same time, it’s a castle, so idk I’d imagine any of the potential ghosts would be pretty cool to hang out with anyway. If anything, they must have some epic stories.

Of course, it was remodeled and rebuilt along the way, but it’s still pretty cool that it was originally built so long ago.

I went while I was staying in Chichester and it was a super convenient bus ride away! I could have also taken the train if I wanted, too. Yay for wonderful public transportation – this continues to amaze me since I grew up in the states, where the public transportation is literally the worst.

There are various ticket levels to choose from, with the priciest being the Gold Plus that includes all the rooms, including the bedrooms. The castle itself is BEAUTIFUL, and if you’re a castle geek definitely get the ticket that includes the interior rooms of the castle. They are STUNNING!

If you’re wondering, when people are touring the castle, the family goes to another set of quarters that are still part of the castle, but off-limits to visitors (yes I asked because I’m hella nosy haha.)

However, I’d recommend just brining your own food and having a picnic somewhere outside if the weather’s nice! There are a TON of prime picnic spots just begging to be picnicked.

Here are the different spots you can visit in and outside of the castle:

THE GARDENS HAVE HEDGEHOGS!!!

Also, did you know that hedgehogs are actually native to parts of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia? Maybe if you live in one of these places you’re totally aware, but I am not, and had no idea. I honestly thought that hedgehogs were some sort of exotic pet that appeared out of thin air (or assumed they were from some random tiny island somewhere), but alas, they are actually native to many parts of the world!

THE CATHEDRAL

FITZALAN CHAPEL

THE ROSE GARDEN

It’s a little off to the side, near the entrance of the castle. Of course, the roses aren’t always in bloom, but I was lucky enough to be there when they were (I went in early August.) It’s a great place for photos of the castle, too!

CASTLE INTERIOR

I paid for the Gold Plus because I wanted to see what was up with everything (plus it was only £2 more than the Gold Ticket) but I wasn’t, like, ENAMORED with the bedrooms. They were cool to see, though, but I wouldn’t say they’re necessary to your entire experience.

ARUNDEL TOWN

• Get your afternoon tea on at one of the many tea places in town
• Check out some cute shops
• See the view above the town
• Check out the Arundel Museum (only £1 when you show your entry ticket to the castle!)
• The Blackfriar Dominican Friary Ruins are cool, too (they’re right outside the castle)

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September 21, 2019 at 5:02 pm

I love visiting castles! This one is beautiful, I love all your pictures. Pinning for later when we visit!

September 22, 2019 at 8:39 pm

Glad you enjoyed! And yeah, my castle obsession is probably unhealthy haha

September 21, 2019 at 7:15 pm

Who doesn’t love castles? They’re awesome. My hometown has one and I never get tired of telling people that I can see the castle from my old bedroom window. How cool is that? This looks amazing, so beautiful

September 22, 2019 at 8:40 pm

Omg wait I’m so jealous that your hometown has a castle!!! Sounds like you were living in an actual fairytale haha

September 21, 2019 at 7:32 pm

I’m from England and although I’ve heard of arundel castle I never where it was or just how beautiful is was. I don’t live in England any more but I will try get a visit in next time I’m home!

September 22, 2019 at 8:41 pm

Yeah, I’ve spent quite a bit of time in England but had never heard of it either! Literally only went because it was close to my house sit, but now I’m so glad I did! Hope you get down there next time 🙂

September 21, 2019 at 7:39 pm

That is so cool that you can visit the castle even though people are living there! It really would be amazing to live in one. Love all your tips and hope to visit Arundel the next time I’m in England! 🙂

September 22, 2019 at 8:42 pm

Right! I was mindblown that people actually still lived there haha. I still have hope – maybe going to petition them to let me move in or something 😉 Like I’ll clean the dungeon (if that’s still a thing lol) – I don’t care!!

September 21, 2019 at 8:37 pm

This place is gorgeous! I love the little hedgehog house they have too. Putting this on my bucket list for a future trip to England!!

Yeah the hedgehog house was my favorite thing ever! So cute. And yesss, definitely do!

September 22, 2019 at 3:10 am

Gahh England has so many great towns! Those Londoners are lucky to be close to so many gems. Loved this post and your photos! I’ve never heard of this place and now adding it to my list.

September 22, 2019 at 8:43 pm

I know, I really want to go back and see more! And hopefully with a car – I feel like it makes things 10000 times easier haha. 🙂

September 22, 2019 at 6:13 am

Oh, I love castles and like to wander around the rooms and would enjoy trying to find some hidden connections between all the rooms. Ha; it always reminds me of those old movies about the D´Artagnan and the Musketeers…

September 22, 2019 at 8:52 pm

Castles are literally the BEST. And haha by hidden connections I’m assuming you mean secret passageway-type things and I am HERE FOR THAT

September 22, 2019 at 9:21 am

What a beautiful castle! Definitely have to put it on my list!

Yes, one of my faves!! (Although let’s be real, I haven’t visited THAT many castles but I do think it’s super pretty haha)

September 22, 2019 at 2:25 pm

I love castles too! Never heard of this one before but now I definitely want to visit.. Thanks for sharing 🙂 Hopefully I’ll get to see the hedgies – ooomg so cute

September 22, 2019 at 8:53 pm

Yeah I hadn’t heard of it either but so glad I stumbled upon it! And yes – I was really crossing my fingers that I’d see one, but maybe you’ll have more luck than me!

September 23, 2019 at 12:14 pm

SO GOREGEOUS!! You’re right, who DOESN”T love castles haha? I love that people still actually live there! And that fountain with the crown – how cool is that?! I’d definitely love to visit this castle one day!

September 23, 2019 at 10:29 pm

For real, I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t lol. And yessss that was my fave thing ever!

February 1, 2021 at 1:57 pm

I would live to visit Arundel Castle. My family are decendants of the FitzAlan’s. After taking an Ancestry.com DNA test I began researching my heritage. My paternal Grandmas father’s side of the family are direct decendants. British Castles season 1 episode 6 Arundel Castle which can be seen on Netflix shows paintings of the FitzAlan dukes that is eerily similar to my Dads photos. I can’t wait to visit and learn more about my families history!!!

February 9, 2021 at 5:55 pm

That’s amazing! I’d love to have royal family – sounds like a really cool thing to explore. Maybe they’ll even let you live there!

December 27, 2021 at 12:05 pm

I used to visit Arundel Castle when I was on holiday around 60 years ago. The Armoury with its huge two handed swords as well as suits of armour and dozens of other ancient weapons made a huge impression on me. Am planning to re-visit this Spring (Covid 19 permitting!) Still love our great British heritage even after all these years 😊

December 28, 2021 at 9:12 pm

It’s such a fantastic place! Crossing my fingers that you’ll be able to visit again 🙂

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Your journey will start in the local area in the morning, after concluding all pick ups you will head toward Arundel Via the A31, M27 and A27.A short comfort break on route will be provided. You will arrive at aproximately 1130 and have 5 hours free time to explore Arundel at your leisure. The coach drop off and pick up point is Mill Road Coach Park.

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Arundel is a market town and civil parish in the Arun District of the South Downs, West Sussex, England. The much-conserved town has a medieval castle and Roman Catholic cathedral. Arundel museum is coveiniently located in the coach park, the town comes second only to the much larger City of Chichester in its number of listed buildings in West Sussex.

Experience the timeless charm of Arundel with a day trip to this picturesque market town nestled in the heart of West Sussex. Stroll along the quaint streets lined with boutique shops, galleries, and cozy tearooms, all set against the backdrop of the South Downs. Don't miss a visit to Arundel Cathedral, a striking example of Gothic architecture. As you meander by the River Arun, you'll be captivated by the town's serene beauty and rich heritage. Arundel offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and natural splendor, making it a perfect destination for a day of exploration and relaxation.

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Arundel captures the essence of heritage, urban chic and country pursuits, all within a stone’s throw of London. Experience this market town and you will discover more than you’d expect. Most of all it is a place to return to and tell others about.

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Combining one thousand years of  history  with independent  shops , contemporary  art galleries,   restaurants ,  cafes ,  delightful drinking spots , great  attractions  and a thriving  events calendar , plus  outdoor activities  from  walking  across the South Downs to canoeing or cycling… there is something for everyone.

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• 2e étape - Dimanche 30 juin - De Cesenatico à Bologne - 199 kilomètres - Accidentée
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• 12e étape - Jeudi 11 juillet - D’Aurillac à Villeneuve-Sur-Lot - 204 kilomètres - Plat
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