How many châteaux can you visit in Indre-et-Loire?

We record 268 in Indre-et-Loire, across 150 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 Indre-et-Loire?

Domaine de Chenonceau, in Chenonceaux, with 50,417 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Indre-et-Loire?

46 out of 268. 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 22 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

Châteaux in Indre-et-Loire

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

We record 268 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Indre-et-Loire, spread across 150 towns and villages. 46 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the renaissance, with 149 buildings. We know the opening hours of 22 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 50,417 reviews, is Domaine de Chenonceau (Chenonceaux).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Indre-et-Loire?: We record 268 in Indre-et-Loire, across 150 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 Indre-et-Loire?: Domaine de Chenonceau, in Chenonceaux, with 50,417 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Indre-et-Loire?: 46 out of 268. 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 22 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.