Donjon de Niort — Attraction in Niort

Though impressively stupendous from the outside, I wasn't overly impressed with the interior especially the minimal details and exhibitions available. Very friendly staffs here, welcoming and really give you enough information to explore this castle. There are rooms on the basement level and about three huge rooms upstairs. Be prepared to climb the ancient winding staircase but really worth it especially when you reach the roof. The rooftop gives you a stunning unimpeded view of the city. Unfortunately only the largest turret was accessible as the smaller turret was closed, not sure why. But for purely exquisite views of Old Niort and surroundings, it's really worth exploring Donjon de Niort Castle. By the way, there's no lavatory or lift here but really suitable for all ages if you're fit or curious enough to explore...

A nice visit to spend a couple of hours. The building has been restored and repaired inside and out. Day and warm inside , lovely for a rainy day pastime. Some simple exhibits and some with more explanations, (forewarned, it's all in French) it's a french museum, what do u expect? One slight drawback, there are no toilets. The nearest toilet is in the main street 100m from the Donjon,(underneath and to the east of the indoor market. Don't miss the view from the roof. Spectacular. Free parking for cars across the river and through the trees. Aire de camping car aussi. Not free €10 per night it's often full up though. Ps nice town center to visit . Go for the weekend when they have a vide grenier...

Very friendly and polyglot staff. The audio guide is part of the admission. Oh! Admission is free for those under 25 years of age! Check the opening hours. They are different almost every day. The Donjon is closed on Mondays. Careful. This building is 1,000 years old and not easy to navigate. There are several narrow, winding stairs to go up and down. The history is rich and goes all the way back to the first known human inhabitants of the area and into the present day civic engineering of the Sèvre and Niort. Expect to spend an hour to 90 minutes if you want to explore the whole castle and really learn about it. I...