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Durtal
A half-day stop on the Loire châteaux route: see the castle, walk the old town, then move on. Not a base.
Durtal is a small town on the Loir river in the Pays de la Loire, best known for its 13th-century Château de Durtal. The castle dominates the skyline and the old streets below are pleasant for a short walk. Most travellers use it as a brief stop between Angers and Le Mans or as a quiet lunch break. One hour for the castle exterior and a coffee, two if you tour inside.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (castle may close, cold)
- Airports
- ANE · LME
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Durtal17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Durtal, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency number (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportANE Angers – Loire Airport (About 30 km (19 mi); limited flights, mostly seasonal.ANE Angers – Loire Airport (About 19 mi (30 km); limited flights, mostly seasonal.
- Getting aroundDurtal is walkable; the castle and old centre are 10 min apart on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle entry€8 (≈ US$10) (check)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ANE Angers – Loire Airport (About 30 km (19 mi); limited flights, mostly seasonal. Check.) · LME Le Mans Arnage Airport (About 45 km (28 mi); very limited flights.)ANE Angers – Loire Airport (About 19 mi (30 km); limited flights, mostly seasonal. Check.) · LME Le Mans Arnage Airport (About 28 mi (45 km); very limited flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Durtal: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Durtal is walkable; the castle and old centre are 10 min apart on foot. A car is needed to reach nearby villages.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via D323, about 30 min
Tapestry of the Apocalypse, castle and lively centre.
Door to door: About 50 min
Car via A11, about 40 min
Old town (Cité Plantagenêt) and the 24 Hours circuit.
Door to door: About 35 min
Car via D938, about 25 min
Smaller château and river walks.
La Chartre sur le Loir
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car via D305, about 20 min
Village on the Loir.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Walkable to the castle and restaurants; one hotel (Château de Durtal) and a few guesthouses.
Angers (30 km)
More choices if you need a full-service base.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) (coffee, lunch, castle entry)
- Mid
- €50–100 (≈ US$60–120) (meal, drink, small purchase)
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ (castle hotel, dinner)
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Castle entry2 × €8 · Check. | €16 |
| Coffee and pastry2 × €5 | €10 |
| Lunch menu2 × €18 | €36 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €27 |
| Trip total≈ €150 per person per day, bed included | €299≈ US$350 |
Check.
2026 estimate in euros; car rental or train not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Lunch menu (plat du jour) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Glass of wine | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Castle entry | €8 (≈ US$10) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Castle opening hours vary by season; check the official site before visiting.
- Limited dining options in the evening; book ahead or plan to eat in Angers or Le Mans.
- No train station in Durtal; you need a car or a taxi from La Flèche or Angers.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency number
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency number112
Embassy
The nearest consulate for most nationalities is in Paris or Rennes; check your embassy's website.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Angers → Durtal by car: About 30 min, 30 km (19 mi)About 30 min, 19 mi (30 km)
- Le Mans → Durtal by car: About 40 min, 45 km (28 mi)About 40 min, 28 mi (45 km)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Où est le château ? — Where is the castle? (oo ay luh shah-toh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Durtal. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (castle may close, cold) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Castle interior tour with verified opening hours and ticket prices.
- Walking route map linking the castle, old town and riverbank.
- Eat page with last-order times for the few restaurants.
- Day-trip page from Angers with train and bus options.
Sources
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