Which castle should I visit near Blois?

Domaine de Chenonceau, in Chenonceaux, 6 km from the centre of Blois: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 347 reviews. Next come Site castral de Montbazon, Château-Gaillard and Manoir de La Perraudière.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Domaine de Chenonceau, Site castral de Montbazon and Château-Gaillard 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 Blois?

We record 347, across 6 departments: Indre-et-Loire (131), Loir-et-Cher (119), Loiret (50), Indre (23), Eure-et-Loir (14) and Sarthe (7). 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 Blois?

Ancien évêché, in Blois, 6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Blois.

Castles near Blois

347 castles within 60 km

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

We record 347 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Blois, across 6 departments. The most visited are Domaine de Chenonceau (35 km), Site castral de Montbazon (58 km) and Château-Gaillard (32 km).

58 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 18. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Blois: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near Blois

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Blois?: Domaine de Chenonceau, in Chenonceaux, 6 km from the centre of Blois: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 347 reviews. Next come Site castral de Montbazon, Château-Gaillard and Manoir de La Perraudière.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Domaine de Chenonceau, Site castral de Montbazon and Château-Gaillard 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 Blois?: We record 347, across 6 departments: Indre-et-Loire (131), Loir-et-Cher (119), Loiret (50), Indre (23), Eure-et-Loir (14) and Sarthe (7). 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 Blois?: Ancien évêché, in Blois, 6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Blois.