Which castle should I visit near Nantes?

Château du Puy-du-Fou, in Les Epesses, 5 km from the centre of Nantes: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 297 reviews. Next come Château des ducs de Bretagne, Château de Noirmoutier and Château de Clisson.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château du Puy-du-Fou, Château de Noirmoutier and Château de Clisson 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 Nantes?

We record 297, across 5 departments: Loire-Atlantique (219), Maine-et-Loire (40), Vendée (33), Ille-et-Vilaine (3) and Morbihan (2). 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 Nantes?

Château des ducs de Bretagne, in Nantes, 5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Nantes.

Castles near Nantes

297 castles within 60 km

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

We record 297 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Nantes, across 5 departments. The most visited are Château du Puy-du-Fou (60 km), Château de Noirmoutier (Noirmoutier Castle) (58 km) and Château de Clisson (Clisson Castle) (25 km).

51 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 19. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Nantes: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near Nantes

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Nantes?: Château du Puy-du-Fou, in Les Epesses, 5 km from the centre of Nantes: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 297 reviews. Next come Château des ducs de Bretagne, Château de Noirmoutier and Château de Clisson.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château du Puy-du-Fou, Château de Noirmoutier and Château de Clisson 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 Nantes?: We record 297, across 5 departments: Loire-Atlantique (219), Maine-et-Loire (40), Vendée (33), Ille-et-Vilaine (3) and Morbihan (2). 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 Nantes?: Château des ducs de Bretagne, in Nantes, 5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Nantes.