How many châteaux can you visit in Vendée?

We record 100 in Vendée, across 80 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 Vendée?

château du Puy-du-Fou, in Les Epesses, with 102,626 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Vendée?

21 out of 100. 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 15 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

Châteaux in Vendée

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

We record 100 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Vendée, spread across 80 towns and villages. 21 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the renaissance, with 52 buildings. We know the opening hours of 15 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 102,626 reviews, is château du Puy-du-Fou (Les Epesses).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Vendée?: We record 100 in Vendée, across 80 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 Vendée?: château du Puy-du-Fou, in Les Epesses, with 102,626 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Vendée?: 21 out of 100. 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 15 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.