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Castle hotels in Loire

12 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

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

We list 12 châteaux in Loire where you can stay the night. The most visited, according to visitor reviews, are Château de Valinches (Valinches Castle), Château de Matel (Matel Castle) and Château de Montrouge (Montrouge Castle).

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  1. Château de Valinches (Valinches Castle)

    Marols, Loire344 reviews (4.3/5)

    château de Valinches, in Marols (Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  2. Château de Matel (Matel Castle)

    Roanne, Loire234 reviews (4.6/5)

    The château is located in Roanne, in the Loire department, alongside the Roanne-to-Digoin canal.

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  3. Château de Montrouge (Montrouge Castle)

    Savigneux, Loire249 reviews (4.6/5)

    The historic monument listing covers only a small room and its decoration, located in the southwest tower.

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  4. Château d'Origny (Origny Castle)

    Ouches, Loire569 reviews (4.8/5)

    The château is not open for standard tourist visits, it operates as a guesthouse and restaurant.

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  5. Château de Saint-André-d'Apchon

    Saint-André-d'Apchon, Loire10 reviews (5/5)

    The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1963, protecting its facades, roofs and the gallery below the courtyard.

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  6. Château de Magneux-Haute-Rive (Magneux-Haute-Rive Castle)

    Magneux-Haute-Rive, Loire125 reviews (4.6/5)

    The château operates mainly as a private event venue for weddings and seminars rather than as a site with regular public visiting hours.

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  7. Château de Saint-Marcel-de-Félines

    Saint-Marcel-de-Félines, Loire288 reviews (4.3/5)

    The château is a classified historic monument, with protection covering its interior décor as well.

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  8. Château de Goutelas (Goutelas Castle)

    Marcoux, Loire

    The château has been a listed historic monument since 1964, protecting its façades, roofs, great hall and chapel.

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  9. Castle of Ailly

    Parigny, Loire134 reviews (4.3/5)

    Castle of Ailly, in Parigny (Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  10. Château de la Motte (Motte Castle)

    Noailly, Loire112 reviews (3.9/5)

    The château operates as a bed and breakfast and does not offer a standard tourist visit of the building.

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  11. Château de Lachal (Lachal Castle)

    Valfleury, Loire3 reviews (5/5)

    The château is mainly hired out today for weddings and private or corporate events, which limits open public access.

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  12. Château des Périchons (Périchons Castle)

    Poncins, Loire49 reviews (4.9/5)

    château des Périchons, in Poncins (Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you stay overnight in a château in Loire?
Yes: we list 344 châteaux in Loire 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 Valinches, in Marols.
Which is the best loved castle hotel in Loire?
Château de Valinches, in Marols, with 344 visitor reviews. Real attendance is the measure, not an editorial ranking.