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Notable fort · Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Château du Deffend

Château du Deffend is a fort in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Château du Deffend: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Château du Deffend

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Château du Deffend — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.83651, -0.76245. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Château du Deffend open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Château du Deffend yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Château du Deffend?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Château du Deffend?

    Nearby: Donjon de Châteaumur (fort, 7 km), Château de la Flocellière (fort, 9 km), Château de Pouzauges (fort, 10 km), Château du Fief-Milon (fort, 16 km), Le Grand Parc du Puy du Fou (park, 18 km), Donjon d'Ardelay (fort, 23 km).

    Is Château du Deffend worth visiting?

    Château du Deffend is listed as a notable fort in Nouvelle-Aquitaine on Spotwander.