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The 10 most beautiful castles in Doubs
10 châteaux
Chosen among 103 recorded castles
What to see in Doubs 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
Palais Granvelle, actuellement musée
Besançon
In the center of Besançon, the Palais Granvelle occupies the former residence of a statesman close to Charles V, built in the second quarter of the 16th century.
No. 2
Fort Saint-Antoine
Saint-Antoine
Fort Saint-Antoine, also known as Fort Lucotte, stands on a ridge in the Haut-Doubs region, between Lake Saint-Point and the Métabief ski resort. Built in the 19th century as part of the Séré de Rivières defensive system, it was designed to block a southern route around the Pontarlier gap.
No. 3
Castle of Belvoir
Belvoir
In Belvoir, in the Doubs department, this fortified castle standing on a rocky spur still looks every bit the medieval stronghold, though most of what can be seen today dates from the early 16th century.
Adult €8Hours, prices and access
No. 4
Château de Montby (Montby Castle)
Gondenans-Montby
On a plateau overlooking Gondenans-Montby, in the Doubs department, stands a fortified residence dating from the 16th century, built over the remains of a medieval stronghold.
No. 5
Domaine du château de Moncley
Moncley
Domaine du château de Moncley, in Moncley (Doubs), France. Listed historic monument. Location, access and practical information.
No. 6
Château d'Étrabonne (Étrabonne Castle)
Étrabonne
The Château d'Étrabonne stands in the heart of the village, facing the church, on the remains of a stronghold of the county of Burgundy dating back to the 11th or 12th century.
No. 7
Château Montalembert (Montalembert Castle)
Maîche
In Maîche, in the Haut-Doubs region, the château de Montalembert stands where a medieval fortress once stood before being destroyed in the 15th century, replaced by this building dated 1524, later reworked in the 18th century by the Guyot de Maîche marquises.
No. 8
Château de Vaire (Vaire Castle)
Vaire
In the Doubs valley, some ten kilometres from Besançon, the château de Vaire displays its early 18th century classical architecture facing a French formal garden laid out over three terraces.
Adult €10Hours, prices and access
No. 9
Château d'Uzel (Uzel Castle)
Pelousey
château d'Uzel, in Pelousey (Doubs), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 10
Château de Montmartin (Montmartin Castle)
Huanne-Montmartin
The château de Montmartin stands on a hillside in the commune of Huanne-Montmartin, in the Doubs department of Franche-Comté. Closed to the public for several decades, this private estate is now rented out for weddings, corporate seminars and bed and breakfast stays.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most beautiful castle in Doubs?
- The most visited in Doubs is Palais Granvelle, actuellement musée, 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 103 castles recorded in Doubs, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.