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 294 reviews. Next come Château de Noirmoutier, Château de Clisson and Château des Tourelles.

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 294, across 5 departments: Loire-Atlantique (214), 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?

Manoir de Procé, in Nantes, 5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Nantes.

Castles near Nantes

294 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 294 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).

57 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 24. 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 294 reviews. Next come Château de Noirmoutier, Château de Clisson and Château des Tourelles.
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 294, across 5 departments: Loire-Atlantique (214), 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?: Manoir de Procé, in Nantes, 5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Nantes.