How many châteaux can you visit in Manche?

We record 165 in Manche, across 140 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 Manche?

château de Pirou, in Pirou, with 2,042 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Manche?

25 out of 165. 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 7 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

Châteaux in Manche

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

We record 165 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Manche, spread across 140 towns and villages. 25 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the renaissance, with 88 buildings. We know the opening hours of 7 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 2,042 reviews, is château de Pirou (Pirou).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Manche?: We record 165 in Manche, across 140 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 Manche?: château de Pirou, in Pirou, with 2,042 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Manche?: 25 out of 165. 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 7 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.