How many châteaux can you visit in Loire-Atlantique?

We record 161 in Loire-Atlantique, across 86 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-Atlantique?

château de Clisson, in Clisson, with 4,236 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Loire-Atlantique?

19 out of 161. 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 19 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

Châteaux in Loire-Atlantique

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

We record 161 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Loire-Atlantique, spread across 86 towns and villages. 19 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the middle ages, with 51 buildings. We know the opening hours of 19 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 4,236 reviews, is château de Clisson (Clisson).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Loire-Atlantique?: We record 161 in Loire-Atlantique, across 86 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-Atlantique?: château de Clisson, in Clisson, with 4,236 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Loire-Atlantique?: 19 out of 161. 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 19 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.