The 9 most beautiful castles in Seine-Saint-Denis
9 châteaux
Chosen among 23 recorded castles
What to see in Seine-Saint-Denis when you only have a weekend: the 9 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 renown: how often their name is searched on Google each month, and how many reviews visitors have left. “Beautiful” is your word; what we measure is what visitors choose.
No. 1
Château de Montreau (Montreau Castle)
Montreuil
The château de Montreau as such no longer stands: the building erected in the 17th century on an estate documented since the 13th century was destroyed in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War. The same grounds now form the Montreau park in Montreuil, opened to the public in the 1930s.
No. 2
Château de Saint-Ouen (Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis, France)
Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine
In Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, this square-plan château was built in the 1820s on the orders of Louis XVIII for his favourite, the Countess du Cayla, on the site of a 17th century residence where the king had signed in 1814 the declaration that paved the way for the constitutional Charter.
No. 3
Château de Villemomble (Villemomble Castle)
Villemomble
Standing on Place Émile-Ducatte, this château dating from the third quarter of the 18th century is built in the manner of a Folie, with a central block flanked by two wings.
No. 4
Château de la Terrasse (Terrasse Castle)
Clichy-sous-Bois
Château de la Terrasse, in Clichy-sous-Bois (Seine-Saint-Denis), France. Location, access and practical information.
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No. 5
Château de Maison-Blanche (Maison-Blanche Castle)
Gagny
The château de Maison-Blanche stands in Gagny, in Seine-Saint-Denis, on a site known since the 16th century, originally a farm before becoming an enclosed estate belonging to Philippe II of Orléans, the Regent.
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No. 6
Château des Cèdres (Cèdres Castle)
Montfermeil
The Château des Cèdres stands on the rue de l'Église in Montfermeil, built in the first half of the 17th century for a royal treasurer named Néret. Having passed through several owners, it retains from its later alterations a staircase with a wrought iron handrail and a room decorated with gypsum ornamentation.
No. 7
Castle of Gournay-sur-Marne
Gournay-sur-Marne
The château of Gournay-sur-Marne stands in this town in Seine-Saint-Denis, on the banks of the Marne river. The building has held historic monument status since 1945, which ensures the preservation of its architectural features.
No. 8
Château de la Forêt (Forêt Castle)
Livry-Gargan
The château de la Forêt stands in the centre of Livry-Gargan, in Seine-Saint-Denis, within the nine-hectare wooded grounds of the Lefèvre park. The estate is mainly explored through its park, home to a cedar of Lebanon planted more than two hundred and fifty years ago.
No. 9
Château de Sevran (Sevran Castle)
Sevran
château de Sevran, in Sevran (Seine-Saint-Denis), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most beautiful castle in Seine-Saint-Denis?
- The most visited in Seine-Saint-Denis is Château de Montreau, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 9 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 23 castles recorded in Seine-Saint-Denis, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.