Which castle should I visit near La Rochelle?

Château de la Roche Courbon, in Saint-Porchaire, 3 km from the centre of La Rochelle: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 111 reviews. Next come Château de Talmont, Château de Crazannes and Château de Panloy.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château de Talmont, Donjon de Niort and Château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne 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 La Rochelle?

We record 111, across 3 departments: Charente-Maritime (59), Vendée (39) and Deux-Sèvres (13). 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 La Rochelle?

Château de la Faucherie, in L'Houmeau, 3 km as the crow flies from the centre of La Rochelle.

Castles near La Rochelle

111 castles within 60 km

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

We record 111 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of La Rochelle, across 3 departments. The most visited are Château de la Roche Courbon (46 km), Château de Talmont (50 km) and Château de Panloy (Panloy Castle) (50 km).

34 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 11. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of La Rochelle: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near La Rochelle

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near La Rochelle?: Château de la Roche Courbon, in Saint-Porchaire, 3 km from the centre of La Rochelle: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 111 reviews. Next come Château de Talmont, Château de Crazannes and Château de Panloy.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château de Talmont, Donjon de Niort and Château de Dampierre-sur-Boutonne 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 La Rochelle?: We record 111, across 3 departments: Charente-Maritime (59), Vendée (39) and Deux-Sèvres (13). 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 La Rochelle?: Château de la Faucherie, in L'Houmeau, 3 km as the crow flies from the centre of La Rochelle.