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Castles in Jura, France

96 châteaux listed · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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

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We record 96 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Jura, spread across 72 towns and villages. The ones with the most visitor reviews are Château de Présilly (Présilly Castle) (a listed historic monument), Château de Frontenay (Frontenay Castle) (open to visitors), Demeure dite hôtel de Vurry (16th century), Château de Bersaillin (Bersaillin Castle) (you can stay the night) and Château de Vaulgrenant (Vaulgrenant Castle) (142 reviews).

6 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We know the opening hours of 2 of them, and we show the date on which we checked. 17 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the Middle Ages, with 37 buildings. Each entry says what we could verify and what still needs confirming: enough to plan a day that holds together.

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In French: Tous les châteaux du Jura

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in Jura can you visit?
We record 96 châteaux in Jura, 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 Jura?
Château de Présilly, in Présilly, with 465 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many châteaux in Jura are listed historic monuments?
17 out of 96. 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 2 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.