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Châteaux of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Every château we have recorded in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, from the most visited to the most confidential, with what we know of their opening hours and prices.

We record 1,528 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, spread across 1,126 towns and villages. 219 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the middle ages, with 627 buildings. We know the opening hours of 140 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 5,753 reviews, is château d'Annecy (Annecy).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
We record 1,528 in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, across 1,126 towns and villages. Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which is the most visited château in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
château d'Annecy, in Annecy, with 5,753 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
219 out of 1,528. Listing is the highest level of protection in French heritage law; every entry links to its official record in the Mérimée database.
Where can I find opening hours?
On each entry. We know the hours of 140 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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