Which castle should I visit near Blois?

Château de Chenonceau, in Civray-de-Touraine, 6 km from the centre of Blois: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 344 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 Clos Lucé 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 344, across 6 departments: Indre-et-Loire (130), Loir-et-Cher (120), 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?

Château de Blois, in Blois, 6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Blois.

Castles near Blois

344 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 344 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Blois, across 6 departments. The most visited are Château de Chenonceau (Chenonceau Castle) (35 km), Château de Beaugency (Beaugency Castle) (31 km) and Château de Vendôme (Vendôme Castle) (30 km).

49 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 22. 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?: Château de Chenonceau, in Civray-de-Touraine, 6 km from the centre of Blois: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 344 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 Clos Lucé 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 344, across 6 departments: Indre-et-Loire (130), Loir-et-Cher (120), 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?: Château de Blois, in Blois, 6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Blois.