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Castles in Rhône, France

27 open to visitors · 229 châteaux listed · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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

We record 229 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Rhône, spread across 134 towns and villages. The ones with the most visitor reviews are Château de Pizay (Pizay Castle) (you can stay the night), Château de Saint-Priest (Saint-Priest Castle) (with a restaurant) and Château de Bagnols (Bagnols Castle) (a listed historic monument).

34 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We have checked the opening hours of 31 and the prices of 7 of them, and each entry shows the date of that check. 23 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. 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 Rhône

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

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    Château de Pizay (Pizay Castle)

    Belleville-en-Beaujolais

    The château de Pizay stands in Belleville-en-Beaujolais, within the former commune of Saint-Jean-d'Ardières, amid the Beaujolais vineyards.

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    Château de Joux (Joux Castle)

    Joux

    Château de Joux, in Joux (Rhône), France. Location, access and practical information.

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    Château de Saint-Priest (Saint-Priest Castle)

    Saint-Priest

    Located in Saint-Priest, within the Lyon metropolitan area, this château began as a modest fortified house in the 14th century before being expanded over the centuries by two prominent…

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    Château de la Ferrière (Ferrière Castle)

    Charbonnières-les-Bains

    The château de la Ferrière stands at Charbonnières-les-Bains, in the Lyon metropolitan area. This 18th-century residence is privately owned, which limits any possibility of visiting.

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    Château de Bagnols (Bagnols Castle)

    Bagnols

    On a hillside above Bagnols, in the golden stone country, stands a former fortified castle whose origins go back to the 13th century, substantially altered in later periods.

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    Château du Vivier (Vivier Castle)

    Écully

    The château du Vivier stands in the commune of Écully, within the Lyon metropolitan area, in the Rhône department.

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    Château de La Chaize (Chaize Castle)

    Odenas

    Set among the Brouilly vineyards, this late 17th-century château combines classical architecture with Italian-inspired touches and a working wine estate.

    Adult €30

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    Château de Montmelas (Montmelas Castle)

    Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin

    Perched on a rocky spur in the Beaujolais region, Montmelas castle overlooks the Rhône valley from a site held by the Sires de Beaujeu in the Middle Ages.

The 10 most beautiful castles in Rhône, our selection

Coming this weekend? 14 castles open on Saturday or Sunday in Rhône.

How much does it cost? 6 entry prices in Rhône, including 0 free castles.

During the holidays, 27 castles open in Rhône (Christmas holidays).

During the holidays, 28 castles open in Rhône (February holidays).

During the holidays, 28 castles open in Rhône (spring holidays).

For the spring long weekends, 27 castles open at Easter 2027 in Rhône · 29 castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Rhône.

In French: Tous les châteaux du Rhône

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in Rhône can you visit?
We record 229 châteaux in Rhône, across 134 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 Rhône?
Château de Pizay, in Belleville-en-Beaujolais, with 1,792 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many châteaux in Rhône are listed historic monuments?
23 out of 229. 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 31 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.