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Classical and 19th-century châteaux

The houses of the 18th and 19th centuries, often still lived in, where the grounds are as much the visit as the rooms.

We record 3,179 castles, manor houses and strongholds classical, spread across 2,845 towns and villages. 804 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the classical, with 3,179 buildings. We know the opening hours of 337 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 29,812 reviews, is Grand Palais (Paris 8e Arrondissement).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit classical?
We record 3,179 classical, across 2,845 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 classical?
Grand Palais, in Paris 8e Arrondissement, with 29,812 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments classical?
804 out of 3,179. 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 337 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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