Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle
Riverside medieval château in Centre-Val de Loire
A Loire‑Valley Renaissance château at Fougères‑sur‑Bièvre features decorated façades, moats and period rooms; visitors include architecture enthusiasts and those following Loire châteaux routes.
Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre at a Glance#
How to Get to Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre#
Located in the Loir-et-Cher area of the Loire Valley, Fougères-sur-Bièvre is best reached by car via regional D roads from Blois or Tours. The nearest major train stations are in Blois or Romorantin; local taxis or buses connect to the village.
Tips for Visiting Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre#
- The chateau is small; verify opening times before making a special trip-many smaller Loire châteaux are seasonal.
- The immediate area has quiet lanes ideal for cycling if the château is closed-look for local farm stands.
- If sketches interest the visitor, bring a notebook-the proportions and water features favor quick studies.
Best Time to Visit Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre#
Spring and autumn provide the best light and lighter visitor numbers.
Weather & Climate near Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre#
Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (669 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 59 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 9° | 1° | 56 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Good | 3° - 13° | 5° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 64 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Excellent | 13° - 26° | 20° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 26° | 19° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 5° | 68 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 60 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |