This château has a turbulent history. The donjon, entrance and (now dry) moat, date back to the 14th century when the existing castle was turned into a fortress.
Over the following centuries the château switched its allegiance between the the French and English sides and was often badly damaged as a result. It was inherited by King Henry IV who then sold it, largely ruined.
Restored in the style of the French Renaissance it was once again damaged through war. Finally in about 1700, the château underwent a second restoration, this time in the style of the eighteenth century. This included the building of the monumental stairway on the site of the old moats and the replacement of the drawbridge and the barbacane with the present bridge and portico in the style of Vauban.
In 2001, the château was classified as an historical monument of France; it is still occupied and the interior has also been considerably restored. It also has a French-style garden and medieval garden. There are guided tours and children can explore the chateau via an interactive game.