How many châteaux can you visit in Lot?

We record 99 in Lot, across 81 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 Lot?

château de Cénevières, in Cénevières, with 1,448 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Lot?

21 out of 99. 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 13 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

Châteaux in Lot

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

We record 99 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Lot, spread across 81 towns and villages. 21 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the middle ages, with 55 buildings. We know the opening hours of 13 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 1,448 reviews, is château de Cénevières (Cénevières).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Lot?: We record 99 in Lot, across 81 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 Lot?: château de Cénevières, in Cénevières, with 1,448 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Lot?: 21 out of 99. 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 13 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.