Which castle should I visit near Saumur?

Château d'Ussé, in Rigny-Ussé, 5 km from the centre of Saumur: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 598 reviews. Next come Site castral de Montbazon, Château de Pignerolle and Manoir de La Perraudière.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Site castral de Montbazon, Château de Pignerolle and Château de Gizeux 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 Saumur?

We record 598, across 5 departments: Maine-et-Loire (301), Indre-et-Loire (173), Vienne (58), Deux-Sèvres (37) and Sarthe (26). 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 Saumur?

Château de Beaulieu, in Saumur, 5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Saumur.

Castles near Saumur

598 castles within 60 km

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

We record 598 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Saumur, across 5 departments. The most visited are Château d'Ussé (Ussé Castle) (28 km), Site castral de Montbazon (60 km) and Château de Pignerolle (Pignerolle Castle) (38 km).

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

The 60 most visited castles near Saumur

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Saumur?: Château d'Ussé, in Rigny-Ussé, 5 km from the centre of Saumur: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 598 reviews. Next come Site castral de Montbazon, Château de Pignerolle and Manoir de La Perraudière.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Site castral de Montbazon, Château de Pignerolle and Château de Gizeux 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 Saumur?: We record 598, across 5 departments: Maine-et-Loire (301), Indre-et-Loire (173), Vienne (58), Deux-Sèvres (37) and Sarthe (26). 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 Saumur?: Château de Beaulieu, in Saumur, 5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Saumur.