The 10 most beautiful castles in Mayenne
10 châteaux
Chosen among 207 recorded castles
What to see in Mayenne 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 Sainte-Suzanne (Sainte-Suzanne Castle)
Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes
In Sainte-Suzanne, in the Mayenne department, this castle combines a medieval stronghold with a residence built in the early 17th century by Guillaume Fouquet de la Varenne. The site is remembered for withstanding three years of siege by William the Conqueror, the only fortified place he never managed to seize.
Adult €4Hours, prices and access
No. 2
Château de Laval (Laval Castle)
Laval
In Laval, on a rocky spur above the Mayenne river, the castle stands on the very site where the town was founded in the 11th century by Guy de Dénéré.
No. 3
Mayenne's Castle
Mayenne
Standing on a rocky spur above the Mayenne river, this castle holds rare remains of a 10th-century Carolingian palace, uncovered during excavations that began in 1993. The site reflects a long military history, from a residence of the barons of Mayenne to a garrison castle and later a prison, before becoming an…
No. 4
Château du Bois Thibault (Bois Thibault Castle)
Lassay-les-Châteaux
About a mile from Lassay-les-Châteaux, the ruins of the Bois Thibault castle stand among fields and ponds, remnants of a 15th-century stronghold rebuilt on the model of the nearby Lassay castle.
No. 5
Château de Craon (Craon Castle)
Craon
Built at the end of the 18th century for the Marquis d'Armaillé, Craon castle combines a neoclassical tuffeau-stone façade with interiors largely reworked during the Belle Époque.
Adult €10Hours, prices and access
No. 6
Manoir de Rouessé
Laval
Manoir de Rouessé, in Laval (Mayenne), France. Listed historic monument. Location, access and practical information.
No. 7
Château de Bourgon (Bourgon Castle)
Montsûrs
Château de Bourgon, in Montsûrs (Mayenne), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 8
Château des Linières (Linières Castle)
Val-du-Maine
Château des Linières, in Val-du-Maine (Mayenne), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 9
Château de la Courbe de Brée
Brée
Château de la Courbe de Brée, in Brée (Mayenne), France. Location, access and practical information.
Free entryHours, prices and access
No. 10
Château de Brée (Brée Castle)
Brée
château de Brée, in Brée (Mayenne), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most beautiful castle in Mayenne?
- The most visited in Mayenne is Château de Sainte-Suzanne, 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 207 castles recorded in Mayenne, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.