How many châteaux can you visit in Essonne?

We record 98 in Essonne, across 72 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 Essonne?

château de Dourdan, in Dourdan, with 1,557 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Essonne?

18 out of 98. 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 13 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

Châteaux in Essonne

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

We record 98 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Essonne, spread across 72 towns and villages. 18 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the classical, with 32 buildings. We know the opening hours of 13 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 1,557 reviews, is château de Dourdan (Dourdan).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Essonne?: We record 98 in Essonne, across 72 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 Essonne?: château de Dourdan, in Dourdan, with 1,557 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Essonne?: 18 out of 98. 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 13 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.