Which castle should I visit near Lyon?

"Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache""", in Lyon, 7 km from the centre of Lyon: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 651 reviews. Next come Château d'Essalois, Château de Pizay and Château de Saint-Priest.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château de Saint-Victor, Château d'Ambronay and Château de Montrond 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 Lyon?

We record 651, across 7 departments: Rhône (231), Ain (196), Loire (95), Isère (91), Saône-et-Loire (25), Ardèche (6) and Drôme (6). 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 Lyon?

"Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache""", in Lyon, 7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Lyon.

Castles near Lyon

651 castles within 60 km

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

We record 651 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Lyon, across 7 departments. The most visited are "Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache""" (2 km), Château d'Essalois (Essalois Castle) (57 km) and Château de Pizay (Pizay Castle) (43 km).

60 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 22. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Lyon: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near Lyon

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Lyon?: "Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache""", in Lyon, 7 km from the centre of Lyon: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 651 reviews. Next come Château d'Essalois, Château de Pizay and Château de Saint-Priest.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château de Saint-Victor, Château d'Ambronay and Château de Montrond 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 Lyon?: We record 651, across 7 departments: Rhône (231), Ain (196), Loire (95), Isère (91), Saône-et-Loire (25), Ardèche (6) and Drôme (6). 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 Lyon?: "Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache""", in Lyon, 7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Lyon.