How many châteaux can you visit in Charente?

We record 136 in Charente, across 102 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 Charente?

château de La Rochefoucauld, in La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois, with 3,546 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Charente?

15 out of 136. 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 16 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

Châteaux in Charente

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

We record 136 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Charente, spread across 102 towns and villages. 15 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the renaissance, with 59 buildings. We know the opening hours of 16 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 3,546 reviews, is château de La Rochefoucauld (La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Charente?: We record 136 in Charente, across 102 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 Charente?: château de La Rochefoucauld, in La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois, with 3,546 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Charente?: 15 out of 136. 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 16 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.