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Castles in Nièvre, France

7 open to visitors · 149 châteaux listed · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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

We record 149 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Nièvre, spread across 111 towns and villages. The ones with the most visitor reviews are Palais ducal de Nevers (open to visitors), Château des Bordes (Bordes Castle) (on the historic monuments register) and Chateau de Prye (a listed historic monument).

16 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We have checked the opening hours of 9 and the prices of 7 of them, and each entry shows the date of that check. 25 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the Middle Ages, with 56 buildings. Each entry says what we could verify and what still needs confirming: enough to plan a day that holds together.

The 8 castles not to miss in Nièvre

The most searched-for on Google and the most reviewed by visitors, among those open to visitors, with the essentials of each entry.

  1. 1

    Château de Bazoches (Bazoches Castle)

    Bazoches

    Built at the end of the 12th century on a hill facing Vézelay, the château de Bazoches owes its reputation to Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, who bought it in 1673 and turned it into the…

    Adult €12

  2. 2

    Palais ducal de Nevers

    Nevers

    The ducal palace of Nevers stands on the hill overlooking the old town centre, its Renaissance facade flanked by turrets facing the Place de la République.

  3. 3

    Château des Bordes (Bordes Castle)

    Urzy

    The château des Bordes stands in Urzy, in the Nièvre department, on the site of an 11th-century motte-and-bailey.

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    Château de Villars (Villars Castle)

    Saint-Parize-le-Châtel

    The château de Villars stands in Saint-Parize-le-Châtel, in the Nièvre department, behind six towers and a surrounding wall that recall its role as a stronghold in the early 14th century.

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    Château de Meauce (Meauce Castle)

    Saincaize-Meauce

    Perched on a rocky spur above the Allier river, facing the château d'Apremont-sur-Allier, Meauce castle follows an almost circular plan inherited from an early feudal motte.

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    Poil, Nièvre - Château de Pierrefite

    Poil

    The Château de Pierrefitte stands in the commune of Poil, in the Nièvre department, off the main village along the road to Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray.

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    Château de Villemolin (Villemolin Castle)

    Anthien

    In Anthien, in the Nièvre department, the château de Villemolin stands with its U-shaped layout on the edge of the Morvan, blending a medieval fortified house with a residence reshaped over…

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    Château de Lantilly (Lantilly Castle)

    Cervon

    At Cervon, in the Nièvre department, the château de Lantilly stands on a medieval fortified site of which only two perpendicular wings and one tower remain, the rest having been razed…

The 10 most beautiful castles in Nièvre, our selection

Coming this weekend? 5 castles open on Saturday or Sunday in Nièvre.

In the footsteps of history: Vauban fortifications

How much does it cost? 5 entry prices in Nièvre, including 1 free castles.

During the holidays, 6 castles open in Nièvre (Christmas holidays).

During the holidays, 8 castles open in Nièvre (February holidays).

During the holidays, 11 castles open in Nièvre (spring holidays).

For the spring long weekends, 8 castles open at Easter 2027 in Nièvre · 11 castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Nièvre.

In French: Tous les châteaux de la Nièvre

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in Nièvre can you visit?
We record 149 châteaux in Nièvre, across 111 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 Nièvre?
Château de Bazoches, in Bazoches, with — visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many châteaux in Nièvre are listed historic monuments?
25 out of 149. 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 9 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.