Entrance to the Castle and go inside the 17th century dwelling, by Mr. Fouquet de la Varenne. This is where the CIAP is located: Center for the Interpretation of Architecture and Heritage.
The building has housed the CIAP since 2009. It is a place for information, meetings and heritage education du Coëvrons-Mayenne Country of Art and History and, beyond that, the entire department of Mayenne in its most diverse forms: archaeology, monuments, fauna, flora, landscapes, know-how, etc.
The permanent and temporary exhibitions its presence throughout the year. Audiovisuals, models, lecterns, tactile devices, wall projections, panels, guided tours and educational workshops allow you to discover the many facets of the Mayenne heritage.
CIAP opening hours
Opening hours from April 01 to June 30, 2026
Monday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Thursday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Friday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Saturday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Sunday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Open every day except Monday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 13:30pm to 18pm
Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2026
Monday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Thursday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Friday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Saturday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Sunday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Open every day continuously from 10am to 18pm
Opening hours from September 01 to November 01, 2026
Monday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Thursday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Friday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Saturday
Open from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 19 pm
Sunday
Open from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 19 pm
Open every day except Monday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 13:30pm to 18pm
Opening hours from November 02 to December 18, 2026
Monday
Open from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
Tuesday
Open from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
Wednesday
Open from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
Thursday
Open from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
Friday
Open from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
Saturday
Open from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
Sunday
Open from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
Open weekends only, from 10am to 12:30pm and from 13:30pm to 18pm
Opening hours from December 19, 2026 to January 03, 2027
Monday
Open
Tuesday
Open
Wednesday
Open
Thursday
Open
Friday
Open
Saturday
Open
Sunday
Open
Open every day except Monday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 13:30pm to 18pm
PLEASE NOTE: Pets are not allowed in the fortress or in the Sainte-Suznne CIAP.
Prices
Min.
Max.
Individual rate adult Free on the first Sunday of each month. These rates apply only to access to the CIAP. For tours and workshops, contact reception.
4 €
-Not disclosed
free Less than 18 years
0 €
-Not disclosed
Individual rate reduced Students, job seekers, people with disabilities, groups of 10+ adults. These rates only apply to access to the CIAP. For tours and workshops, contact reception.
