How is this list made?

We read the hours and seasons each castle publishes on its official website, rechecked nightly. A castle without published hours is not listed, even if it opens.

Castles open during the Christmas holidays in Loire

8 castles open

From Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, all French school zones

8 castles in Loire open during the Christmas holidays according to their hours or season: 7 with precise opening days, 1 on their announced season only. Check the castle’s website the day before; holiday hours change often.

Opening hours come from the castle’s official website, or from Google when the site does not publish any, and are re-read every ninety days. Seasons are copied word for word from the castle’s website. A castle can close without notice: its entry lists a phone number.

Known opening days

Château de Saint-Victor (Saint-Victor Castle)Saint-Victor-sur-Loire
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Château, Roche-la-MolièreRoche-la-Molière
Open
: Sat
Adult €4
Château de Montrouge (Montrouge Castle)Savigneux
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Château des Bruneaux (Bruneaux Castle)Firminy
Open
: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Adult €4.50
Château de Magneux-Haute-Rive (Magneux-Haute-Rive Castle)Magneux-Haute-Rive
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Château de Vaugirard (Vaugirard Castle)Champdieu
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Château de l'Aubépin (Aubépin Castle)Fourneaux
Open
: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Open in season, without a precise timetable

These castles announce a season covering the holidays without giving days: call before you go.

Château de Goutelas (Goutelas Castle)Marcoux
Announced season
: espaces extérieurs en accès libre toute l'année

Dates by zone and other départements Every castle in Loire

Frequently asked questions

How is this list made?: We read the hours and seasons each castle publishes on its official website, rechecked nightly. A castle without published hours is not listed, even if it opens.