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Châteaux where dogs are welcome

In the grounds, on a lead, sometimes indoors. We say which of the three — it is rarely written anywhere else, and it decides a whole weekend.

We record 72 castles, manor houses and strongholds with a dog, spread across 72 towns and villages. 59 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the middle ages, with 45 buildings. We know the opening hours of 53 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 17,167 reviews, is château de Guédelon (Treigny-Perreuse-Sainte-Colombe).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit with a dog?
We record 72 with a dog, across 72 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 with a dog?
château de Guédelon, in Treigny-Perreuse-Sainte-Colombe, with 17,167 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments with a dog?
59 out of 72. 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 53 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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