How many châteaux can you visit in Charente-Maritime?

We record 97 in Charente-Maritime, across 88 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-Maritime?

château de la Roche-Courbon, in Saint-Porchaire, with 3,078 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Charente-Maritime?

19 out of 97. 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 Charente-Maritime

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

We record 97 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Charente-Maritime, spread across 88 towns and villages. 19 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the renaissance, with 46 buildings. We know the opening hours of 10 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 3,078 reviews, is château de la Roche-Courbon (Saint-Porchaire).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Charente-Maritime?: We record 97 in Charente-Maritime, across 88 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-Maritime?: château de la Roche-Courbon, in Saint-Porchaire, with 3,078 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Charente-Maritime?: 19 out of 97. 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.