How many châteaux can you visit in Alpes-Maritimes?

We record 54 in Alpes-Maritimes, across 32 towns and villages. Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.

Which is the most visited château in Alpes-Maritimes?

colline du château de Nice, in Nice, with 25,398 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Alpes-Maritimes?

15 out of 54. Listing is the highest level of protection in French heritage law; every entry links to its official record in the Mérimée database.

Where can I find opening hours?

On each entry. We know the hours of 10 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

Châteaux in Alpes-Maritimes

Every château we have listed in this department, with its verification level.

We record 54 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Alpes-Maritimes, spread across 32 towns and villages. 15 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the middle ages, with 24 buildings. We know the opening hours of 10 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 25,398 reviews, is colline du château de Nice (Nice).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Alpes-Maritimes?: We record 54 in Alpes-Maritimes, across 32 towns and villages. Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which is the most visited château in Alpes-Maritimes?: colline du château de Nice, in Nice, with 25,398 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Alpes-Maritimes?: 15 out of 54. Listing is the highest level of protection in French heritage law; every entry links to its official record in the Mérimée database.
Where can I find opening hours?: On each entry. We know the hours of 10 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.