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The 10 most beautiful castles in Pas-de-Calais

10 châteaux

Chosen among 105 recorded castles

What to see in Pas-de-Calais 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.

  1. Hardelot Castle

    No. 1

    Hardelot Castle

    Condette

    In Condette, in the Pas-de-Calais region, Hardelot castle stands on a hill overlooking the lac des miroirs and the surrounding marshland.

    Adult €5Hours, prices and access

  2. Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer

    No. 2

    Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer (Boulogne-sur-Mer Castle)

    Boulogne-sur-Mer

    Built in the 13th century at the corner of the old town's ramparts, Boulogne-sur-Mer castle, also known as château d'Aumont, forms with its walls one of the few surviving intact medieval fortified complexes in France.

    Adult €7.50Hours, prices and access

  3. Château de Crémimil, Estrée-Blanche

    No. 3

    Château de Crémimil, Estrée-Blanche

    Estrée-Blanche

    The château de Créminil stands in Estrée-Blanche, in the Pas-de-Calais region, surrounded by a double water-filled moat crossed by a drawbridge whose original mechanism still operates today.

    Hours, prices and access

  4. Château d'Hérambault

    No. 4

    Château d'Hérambault (Hérambault Castle)

    Montcavrel

    château d'Hérambault, in Montcavrel (Pas-de-Calais), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

  5. Château du Westhove

    No. 5

    Château du Westhove (Westhove Castle)

    Blendecques

    The Château du Westhove stands in Blendecques, in the Pas-de-Calais, along the Aa river. Built in the early 20th century in a neo-Renaissance style, it was used by the German army as a command post before passing into municipal ownership.

    Hours, prices and access

  6. Château du Denacre

    No. 6

    Château du Denacre (Denacre Castle)

    Wimille

    Château du Denacre, in Wimille (Pas-de-Calais), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

  7. Château du Denacre

    No. 7

    Château du Denacre (Denacre Castle)

    Saint-Martin-Boulogne

    château du Denacre, in Saint-Martin-Boulogne (Pas-de-Calais), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

  8. Château du Denacre (ancien fief de la Ratière)

    No. 8

    Château du Denacre (ancien fief de la Ratière)

    Wimille

    Château du Denacre (ancien fief de la Ratière), in Wimille (Pas-de-Calais), France. Registered historic monument. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

  9. Château de Penin

    No. 9

    Château de Penin (Penin Castle)

    Penin

    The château de Penin is a fortified 16th century farmhouse located in the Pas-de-Calais department, a short distance from Arras. Its facades, roofs and cellars reflect a rural architecture that was altered in the 18th century.

    Hours, prices and access

  10. Château de Grand-Rullecourt

    No. 10

    Château de Grand-Rullecourt (Grand-Rullecourt Castle)

    Grand-Rullecourt

    château de Grand-Rullecourt, in Grand-Rullecourt (Pas-de-Calais), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most beautiful castle in Pas-de-Calais?
The most visited in Pas-de-Calais is Hardelot Castle, 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 105 castles recorded in Pas-de-Calais, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.