The 10 most beautiful castles in Ardennes
10 châteaux
Chosen among 85 recorded castles
What to see in Ardennes when you only have a weekend: the 10 most visited castles according to their visitors’ reviews, among those open to the public whose visiting conditions we checked on the official website. For each: what you see, the entry price, the link to the full entry.
Ranked by attendance, from the number of Google reviews. “Beautiful” is your word; what we measure is what visitors choose.
No. 1
Château-Bas de Sedan
Sedan
Set slightly below the fortified castle of Sedan, the château-bas, also known as the Palais des Princes, shows two very different faces: an elegant courtyard front with paired pilasters and dormer windows crowned by pediments, and a plainer street-facing wall pierced by a large gateway reminiscent of a town gate.
Adult €12Hours, prices and access
No. 2
Château de Montcornet (Montcornet Castle)
Montcornet
The ruins of Montcornet castle stand on a rocky spur overlooking the valley in the Ardennes, on a site inhabited since prehistoric times.
Adult €6Hours, prices and access
No. 3
Château de Charbogne (Charbogne Castle)
Charbogne
The château de Charbogne, in the Ardennes region, is a 16th-century building surrounded by a moat, now converted into group accommodation for up to a hundred guests. The main house, a watchtower and a chapel make up the estate, which can be rented as a whole or building by building.
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No. 4
Château de Thugny-Trugny (Thugny-Trugny Castle)
Thugny-Trugny
At the far end of the village of Thugny-Trugny, facing the Aisne valley, this château combines a fortified-looking gatehouse, complete with machicolations and turrets, with a more classical wing overlooking the canal.
No. 5
Château de Bazeilles (Bazeilles Castle)
Bazeilles
Château de Bazeilles, in Bazeilles (Ardennes), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 6
Château de Hierges (Hierges Castle)
Hierges
Château de Hierges, in Hierges (Ardennes), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 7
Château de L'Échelle (Échelle Castle)
L'Échelle
Château de L'Échelle, in L'Échelle (Ardennes), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 8
Château d'Olly (Olly Castle)
Illy
Château d'Olly, in Illy (Ardennes), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 9
Château de Lametz (Lametz Castle)
Lametz
Lametz castle is a manor house in the Ardennes whose history is tied to that of the principality of Monaco: it was here that the future prince Florestan Grimaldi met Caroline Gibert de Lametz, whom he married in 1816. Built in the late 16th century in an L-shaped plan, with a later wing and generous attic space, the…
No. 10
Château des fées (fées Castle)
Montcy-Notre-Dame
Château des fées, in Montcy-Notre-Dame (Ardennes), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most beautiful castle in Ardennes?
- The most visited in Ardennes is Château-Bas de Sedan, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.
- How much does a visit cost?
- The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 0 of these castles are free.
- How is this selection made?
- Among the 85 castles recorded in Ardennes, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.