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Classical and 19th-century châteaux

3,332 châteaux listed · verified entries first, then the most searched-for; alphabetical index at the bottom of the page

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 3,332 castles, manor houses and strongholds from the Classical period, spread across 2,961 towns and villages.

669 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We have checked the opening hours of 565 and the prices of 329 of them, and each entry shows the date of that check. 792 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the Classical period, with 3,332 buildings.

The most visited, with 372,801 reviews, is Louvre Palace (1er arrondissement de Paris).

This page lists the 400 most visited châteaux out of 3,332. Department by department, the list is complete.

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux from the Classical period can you visit?
We record 3,332 châteaux from the Classical period, across 2,961 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 from the Classical period?
Palais du Louvre, in 1er arrondissement de Paris, with 372,801 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many châteaux from the Classical period are listed historic monuments?
792 out of 3,332. 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 565 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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