The 10 most beautiful castles in Nièvre
10 châteaux
Chosen among 145 recorded castles
What to see in Nièvre 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
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.
No. 2
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. The present building reflects a 15th-century reconstruction followed by substantial 16th-century remodelling, which turned a defensive stronghold into a residence for pleasure.
No. 3
Château de la Chaussade (Chaussade Castle)
Guérigny
In Guérigny, the château de la Chaussade shows how an industrial complex could grow around a seigneurial residence: built in 1746 for baron Pierre Badaud de la Chaussade, it served as the administrative heart of the royal forges that supplied the French navy with anchors and chains until 1971. The building combines…
No. 4
Chateau du Four du Vaux
Varennes-Vauzelles
The château du Four de Vaux stands in Varennes-Vauzelles, a few kilometres from Nevers, set within a five-hectare park. This 19th-century residence now operates as a guest house and still holds a 17th-century chapel on its grounds.
No. 5
Château d'Apremont, Arthel
Arthel
Château d'Apremont, Arthel, in Arthel (Nièvre), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 6
Château Nozet
Pouilly-sur-Loire
Château Nozet, in Pouilly-sur-Loire (Nièvre), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 7
Château d'Anizy (Anizy Castle)
Limanton
Château d'Anizy, in Limanton (Nièvre), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 8
Château du Vieux Moulin (Vieux Moulin Castle)
Vielmanay
château du Vieux Moulin, in Vielmanay (Nièvre), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 9
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 the centuries.
No. 10
Poil, Nièvre - Château de Villette
Poil
Poil, Nièvre - Château de Villette, in Poil (Nièvre), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most beautiful castle in Nièvre?
- The most visited in Nièvre is Palais ducal de Nevers, 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; 0 of these castles are free.
- How is this selection made?
- Among the 145 castles recorded in Nièvre, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.