How many châteaux can you visit in Loire?

We record 103 in Loire, across 89 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 Loire?

château d'Essalois, in Chambles, with 1,814 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Loire?

17 out of 103. 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 11 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

Châteaux in Loire

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

We record 103 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Loire, spread across 89 towns and villages. 17 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the middle ages, with 38 buildings. We know the opening hours of 11 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 1,814 reviews, is château d'Essalois (Chambles).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Loire?: We record 103 in Loire, across 89 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 Loire?: château d'Essalois, in Chambles, with 1,814 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Loire?: 17 out of 103. 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 11 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.