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Castles in Loir-et-Cher, France

15 open to visitors · 124 châteaux listed · Centre-Val de Loire

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

We record 124 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Loir-et-Cher, spread across 92 towns and villages.

23 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We have checked the opening hours of 22 and the prices of 9 of them, and each entry shows the date of that check. 24 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the Renaissance, with 70 buildings.

The most visited, with reviews, is Château de Chambord (Chambord Castle) (Chambord).

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  1. 1

    Château de Cheverny (Cheverny Castle)

    Cheverny

    Built between 1625 and 1629 by the architect Boyer, the château de Cheverny has belonged to the same family, the Hurault de Vibraye, for more than six centuries, and they still live there…

  2. 2

    Château de Chambord (Chambord Castle)

    Chambord

    Chambord is the largest of the Loire châteaux, begun in 1519 for François I within a forested estate enclosed by a 32 kilometre wall.

    Adult €21

  3. 3

    Château de Blois (Blois Castle)

    Blois

    At the heart of the town of Blois, this royal castle brings together four centuries of French architecture, from medieval to classical, around a single courtyard.

  4. 4

    Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire

    Chaumont-sur-Loire

    Standing on a bluff above the Loire between Amboise and Blois, the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire combines the defensive character of a 15th century stronghold with refinements added over…

  5. 5

    Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley

    Cellettes

    A few kilometres from Blois, at the border of the Russy forest, stands the château de Beauregard, whose current appearance dates largely from the mid-16th century, when Jean du Thier,…

  6. 6

    Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre (Fougères-sur-Bièvre Castle)

    Le Controis-en-Sologne

    In the village of Fougères-sur-Bièvre stands a fortified château that has kept much of its 15th century appearance.

    Adult €7

  7. 7

    Château de Villesavin (Villesavin Castle)

    Tour-en-Sologne

    Built around 1537 for Jean Breton, finance secretary to King Francis I, the château de Villesavin stands at Tour-en-Sologne, close to Chambord, whose construction it is said to have…

  8. 8

    Château de Talcy (Talcy Castle)

    Talcy

    In Talcy, in the Loir-et-Cher region, a Florentine banker serving François I had an older manor rebuilt from 1520 onward, with royal permission to add fortified features.

    Adult €7

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How much does it cost? 8 entry prices in Loir-et-Cher, including 0 free castles.

During the holidays, 16 castles open in Loir-et-Cher (Christmas holidays).

During the holidays, 16 castles open in Loir-et-Cher (February holidays).

During the holidays, 21 castles open in Loir-et-Cher (spring holidays).

For the spring long weekends, 16 castles open at Easter 2027 in Loir-et-Cher · 21 castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Loir-et-Cher.

In French: Tous les châteaux du Loir-et-Cher

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in Loir-et-Cher can you visit?
We record 124 châteaux in Loir-et-Cher, across 92 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 Loir-et-Cher?
Château de Chambord, in Chambord, with — visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many châteaux in Loir-et-Cher are listed historic monuments?
24 out of 124. 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.