Which castle should I visit near Angers?

Château de Pignerolle, in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, 7 km from the centre of Angers: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 570 reviews. Next come Château Colbert, Château de Gizeux and Château d'Oudon.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château de Pignerolle, Château de Gizeux and Château d'Oudon 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 Angers?

We record 570, across 7 departments: Maine-et-Loire (415), Mayenne (71), Sarthe (37), Loire-Atlantique (16), Deux-Sèvres (11), Indre-et-Loire (7) and Vienne (4). 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 Angers?

Château de la Perrière, in Avrillé, 7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Angers.

Castles near Angers

570 castles within 60 km

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

We record 570 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Angers, across 7 departments. The most visited are Château de Pignerolle (Pignerolle Castle) (7 km), Château Colbert (Colbert Castle) (54 km) and Château de Gizeux (Gizeux Castle) (59 km).

60 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 23. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Angers: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near Angers

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Angers?: Château de Pignerolle, in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, 7 km from the centre of Angers: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 570 reviews. Next come Château Colbert, Château de Gizeux and Château d'Oudon.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château de Pignerolle, Château de Gizeux and Château d'Oudon 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 Angers?: We record 570, across 7 departments: Maine-et-Loire (415), Mayenne (71), Sarthe (37), Loire-Atlantique (16), Deux-Sèvres (11), Indre-et-Loire (7) and Vienne (4). 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 Angers?: Château de la Perrière, in Avrillé, 7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Angers.