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The 10 most beautiful castles in Indre

10 châteaux

Chosen among 227 recorded castles

What to see in Indre 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.

  1. House of George Sand

    No. 1

    House of George Sand

    Nohant-Vic

    In Nohant-Vic, in the Indre department, this 18th-century residence remains tied to the name of George Sand, who lived there and welcomed many artists of her era. Listed as a historic monument, the estate feels more like a private home than a grand château.

    Adult €9Hours, prices and access

  2. Château de Gargilesse-Dampierre

    No. 2

    Château de Gargilesse-Dampierre (Gargilesse-Dampierre Castle)

    Gargilesse-Dampierre

    In Gargilesse-Dampierre, in the Indre department, this château combines the remains of a medieval stronghold with a residence reshaped over several centuries.

    Hours, prices and access

  3. Château d'Ars

    No. 3

    Château d'Ars (Ars Castle)

    Lourouer-Saint-Laurent

    Château d'Ars, in Lourouer-Saint-Laurent (Indre), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

  4. Château Guillaume de Lignac

    No. 4

    Château Guillaume de Lignac

    Château-Guillaume

    Château-Guillaume stands in the Allemette valley, within the commune of Lignac in the Indre department. The site combines a 12th-century keep with four large cylindrical towers added in the 14th century, the whole crowned with machicolations.

    Adult €10Hours, prices and access

  5. Château de Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre

    No. 5

    Château de Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre (Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre Castle)

    Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre

    The remains of the castle at Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre are what survive of a former fortress. Located in Indre, this site has been listed as a historical monument since 1939 and preserves the traces of a structure rooted in the region's past.

    Hours, prices and access

  6. Château Raoul

    No. 6

    Château Raoul (Raoul Castle)

    Châteauroux

    Château Raoul, in Châteauroux (Indre), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

  7. Château du Bouchet (Indre)

    No. 7

    Château du Bouchet (Indre)

    Rosnay

    In the Brenne region, a few kilometres from Le Blanc, the Château du Bouchet stands on a red sandstone outcrop overlooking the ponds of the area.

    Hours, prices and access

  8. Château de Brosse

    No. 8

    Château de Brosse (Brosse Castle)

    Chaillac

    Château de Brosse, in Chaillac (Indre), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

  9. Château de Bonnu

    No. 9

    Château de Bonnu (Bonnu Castle)

    Cuzion

    château de Bonnu, in Cuzion (Indre), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

  10. Château de Cluis-Dessous

    No. 10

    Château de Cluis-Dessous

    Cluis

    Château de Cluis-Dessous, in Cluis (Indre), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most beautiful castle in Indre?
The most visited in Indre is House of George Sand, 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 227 castles recorded in Indre, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.