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Châteaux in Maine-et-Loire

245 châteaux listed · Pays de la Loire

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

We record 245 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Maine-et-Loire, spread across 124 towns and villages. 51 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the renaissance, with 110 buildings. We know the opening hours of 25 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 1,571 reviews, is château de Pignerolle (Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Maine-et-Loire?
We record 245 in Maine-et-Loire, across 124 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 Maine-et-Loire?
château de Pignerolle, in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, with 1,571 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Maine-et-Loire?
51 out of 245. 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 25 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.