What is the most beautiful castle in Marne?

The most visited in Marne is Château de Dormans, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.

How much does a visit cost?

The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 1 of these castles are free.

How is this selection made?

Among the 48 castles recorded in Marne, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.

The 10 most beautiful castles in Marne

10 châteaux

Chosen among 48 recorded castles

What to see in Marne when you only have a weekend: the 10 most visited castles according to their visitors’ reviews, among those open to the public whose visiting conditions we checked on the official website. For each: what you see, the entry price, the link to the full entry.

Ranked by attendance, from the number of Google reviews. “Beautiful” is your word; what we measure is what visitors choose.

No. 1
Château de Dormans (Dormans Castle)
Dormans
In Dormans, on the Champagne route in the Marne department, this château retains two corner towers from a medieval stronghold, now joined to a main building reworked in a classical style by the Broglie and Ligne families.
Free entryHours, prices and access
No. 2
Les Crayères
Reims
On the Saint-Nicaise hill in Reims, the Château des Crayères overlooks a landscaped park designed by Édouard André, with views over the Saint-Remi basilica and the cathedral. Built in the early twentieth century for the Pommery-Polignac family, the Mansart-style building now houses a hotel and gourmet restaurants.
Hours, prices and access
No. 3
Château de Montmirail (Montmirail Castle)
Montmirail
Standing in the centre of Montmirail, in the Marne département, this 17th century château occupies the site of an earlier building erected in 1553 by Jacques de Silly.
Hours, prices and access
No. 4
Château de Réveillon (Réveillon Castle)
Réveillon
Standing on the border between the Marne and Seine-et-Marne departments, the château de Réveillon displays square corner towers and a U-shaped plan typical of the Louis XIII style, built of brick and rubble stone due to the scarcity of local quarried stone.
Adult €10Hours, prices and access
No. 5
Château de Juvigny (Juvigny Castle)
Juvigny
Built at the very start of the 18th century to plans attributed to Robert de Cotte, the château de Juvigny stands surrounded by its moat in the Marne département, a short distance from the Champagne hillsides.
Hours, prices and access
No. 6
Château de Braux-Sainte-Cohière (Braux-Sainte-Cohière Castle)
Braux-Sainte-Cohière
Château de Braux-Sainte-Cohière, in Braux-Sainte-Cohière (Marne), France. Location, access and practical information.
Hours, prices and access
No. 7
Château de Sainte-Menehould (Sainte-Menehould Castle)
Sainte-Menehould
The Château de Sainte-Menehould stands in the town of the same name, in the Marne department. It is a listed historic monument, reflecting its recognized heritage value. Detailed information on its architecture and history remains limited.
Hours, prices and access
No. 8
Château de Mairy-sur-Marne (Mairy-sur-Marne Castle)
Mairy-sur-Marne
Château de Mairy-sur-Marne, in Mairy-sur-Marne (Marne), France. Location, access and practical information.
Hours, prices and access
No. 9
Château de Bignicourt-sur-Saulx (Bignicourt-sur-Saulx Castle)
Bignicourt-sur-Saulx
Château de Bignicourt-sur-Saulx, in Bignicourt-sur-Saulx (Marne), France. Location, access and practical information.
Hours, prices and access
No. 10
Château de Vitry-la-Ville
Vitry-la-Ville
The château de Vitry-la-Ville stands in the Marne department, surrounded by moats fed by the Guenelle, a stream diverted in the 17th century to create a water mirror around the building.
Hours, prices and access

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most beautiful castle in Marne?: The most visited in Marne is Château de Dormans, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.
How much does a visit cost?: The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 1 of these castles are free.
How is this selection made?: Among the 48 castles recorded in Marne, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.