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Châteaux listed as historic monuments

The highest level of protection in French heritage law. Every entry links to its official record in the Mérimée database.

We record 1,984 castles, manor houses and strongholds listed, spread across 1,786 towns and villages. 1,984 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the middle ages, with 1,111 buildings. We know the opening hours of 426 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 listed?
We record 1,984 listed, across 1,786 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 listed?
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 listed?
1,984 out of 1,984. 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 426 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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