Which castle should I visit near Amboise?

Château de Chenonceau, in Civray-de-Touraine, 6 km from the centre of Amboise: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 420 reviews. Next come Château de Cheverny, Château de Chambord and Château d'Amboise.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Cheverny and Château de Villandry open on Sundays. Check the season on the entry before setting off: some close in winter.

How many castles are there within 60 km of Amboise?

We record 420, across 6 departments: Indre-et-Loire (250), Loir-et-Cher (104), Indre (38), Sarthe (23), Vienne (4) and Maine-et-Loire (1). Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.

Which castle is closest to Amboise?

Château d'Amboise, in Amboise, 6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Amboise.

Castles near Amboise

420 castles within 60 km

The castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Amboise, from the most visited to the quietest, with the distance from the city centre.

We record 420 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Amboise, across 6 departments. The most visited are Château de Chenonceau (Chenonceau Castle) (12 km), Château d'Ussé (Ussé Castle) (55 km) and Château de Gizeux (Gizeux Castle) (59 km).

49 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 21. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Amboise: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near Amboise

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Amboise?: Château de Chenonceau, in Civray-de-Touraine, 6 km from the centre of Amboise: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 420 reviews. Next come Château de Cheverny, Château de Chambord and Château d'Amboise.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Cheverny and Château de Villandry open on Sundays. Check the season on the entry before setting off: some close in winter.
How many castles are there within 60 km of Amboise?: We record 420, across 6 departments: Indre-et-Loire (250), Loir-et-Cher (104), Indre (38), Sarthe (23), Vienne (4) and Maine-et-Loire (1). Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which castle is closest to Amboise?: Château d'Amboise, in Amboise, 6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Amboise.