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Castle hotels in Ain

11 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

The châteaux in Ain that take guests for the night: hotels, bed and breakfasts or cottages within the walls.

We list 11 châteaux in Ain where you can stay the night. The most visited, according to visitor reviews, are Château de Treffort (Treffort Castle), Château de Montplaisant (Montplaisant Castle) and Ensemble castral du Montellier.

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  1. Château de Treffort (Treffort Castle)

    Val-Revermont, Ain233 reviews (4.5/5)

    The château sits in the upper part of the village of Treffort, so reaching it means walking uphill through the town streets.

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  2. Château de Montplaisant (Montplaisant Castle)

    Montagnat, Ain95 reviews (4.7/5)

    The château is not open for individual sightseeing, it operates as a venue rented out for private events.

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  3. Ensemble castral du Montellier

    Le Montellier, Ain71 reviews (4.4/5)

    The castle, of medieval origin, underwent major alterations in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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  4. Château de Maillat (Maillat Castle)

    Maillat, Ain148 reviews (4.6/5)

    The château operates as a place to stay rather than a site open for public visits.

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  5. Château de Luponnas (Luponnas Castle)

    Vonnas, Ain145 reviews (4.7/5)

    The château is a private event venue for weddings and functions, not a site open to public sightseeing.

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  6. Château de Bissieux (Bissieux Castle)

    Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, Ain18 reviews (4.8/5)

    The château de Bissieux operates as a private bed-and-breakfast and gîte, with no standard heritage tour on offer.

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  7. Château des Creusettes (Creusettes Castle)

    La Chapelle-du-Châtelard, Ain

    The château now operates as accommodation with thirteen rooms, including two duplexes, and a private apartment.

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  8. Château de Challes (Challes Castle)

    Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne, Ain34 reviews (4.9/5)

    The château passed successively through the families of Challes, Rhodes, and Cavillon.

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  9. Château du Petit-Casset (Petit-Casset Castle)

    La Boisse, Ain266 reviews (4.3/5)

    The château is not open for heritage visits; it operates as a private hotel.

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  10. Château de Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey (Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey Castle)

    Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey, Ain46 reviews (4.7/5)

    The château is not presented as a site open for conventional tourist visits.

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  11. Château d'Épeyssoles (Épeyssoles Castle)

    Vonnas, Ain51 reviews (3.9/5)

    The château is not open for tourist visits, it is used exclusively as an event venue.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you stay overnight in a château in Ain?
Yes: we list 233 châteaux in Ain that take guests for the night, as a hotel, a bed and breakfast or a cottage. The most visited, according to visitor reviews, is Château de Treffort, in Val-Revermont.
Which is the best loved castle hotel in Ain?
Château de Treffort, in Val-Revermont, with 233 visitor reviews. Real attendance is the measure, not an editorial ranking.