How many châteaux can you visit in Mayenne?

We record 111 in Mayenne, across 87 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 Mayenne?

château de Sainte-Suzanne, in Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes, with 2,918 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Mayenne?

24 out of 111. 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 Mayenne

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

We record 111 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Mayenne, spread across 87 towns and villages. 24 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the renaissance, with 40 buildings. We know the opening hours of 7 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 2,918 reviews, is château de Sainte-Suzanne (Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Mayenne?: We record 111 in Mayenne, across 87 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 Mayenne?: château de Sainte-Suzanne, in Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes, with 2,918 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Mayenne?: 24 out of 111. 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.