How many châteaux can you visit in Orne?

We record 143 in Orne, across 117 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 Orne?

château de Domfront, in Domfront en Poiraie, with 1,178 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Orne?

31 out of 143. 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 12 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

Châteaux in Orne

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

We record 143 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Orne, spread across 117 towns and villages. 31 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the renaissance, with 79 buildings. We know the opening hours of 12 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 1,178 reviews, is château de Domfront (Domfront en Poiraie).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Orne?: We record 143 in Orne, across 117 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 Orne?: château de Domfront, in Domfront en Poiraie, with 1,178 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Orne?: 31 out of 143. 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 12 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.