Did you know? The keep of the Château de Dourdan, in Essonne, was built on the same model as Philippe Auguste’s medieval Louvre. Just 44 km from Paris, this listed monument is open to visitors year-round.
In the Essonne department, near Dourdan, you'll find a 13th-century fortified castle. Although you can't visit the interior, you can visit the ramparts on a walking tour!
Want to celebrate music in an idyllic setting on Sunday, June 21, 2026? Once again this year, Bigkik sets up his gear in front of the Château de Dourdan, in Essonne, to get you dancing!
On May 16 and 17, 2026, the Château de Dourdan sheds its centuries-old quiet for the fourth edition of Ink & Beer. This unconventional festival transforms the medieval grounds into a temple of urban culture, where top tattoo artists and piercing specialists set up shop amid free activities and tastings of craft beers.
The Dourdan Château-Museum takes part in the Night of Museums every year. A perfect opportunity to explore this historic site in the Île-de-France region for free! So mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23, 2026, and enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities at the castle. Check out the full program!
For the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Château de Dourdan, a fabulous Essonne treasure, unveils its program for the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. An opportunity to discover this sublime historic site dating back to the Middle Ages.
