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Châteaux of Centre-Val de Loire

Every château we have recorded in Centre-Val de Loire, from the most visited to the most confidential, with what we know of their opening hours and prices.

We record 771 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Centre-Val de Loire, spread across 556 towns and villages. 169 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the renaissance, with 396 buildings. We know the opening hours of 84 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 63,814 reviews, is Domaine de Chambord (Chambord;Huisseau-sur-Cosson;Neuvy;Muides-sur-Loire;Maslives;Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire;Thoury;Tour-en-Sologne).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Centre-Val de Loire?
We record 771 in Centre-Val de Loire, across 556 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 Centre-Val de Loire?
Domaine de Chambord, in Chambord;Huisseau-sur-Cosson;Neuvy;Muides-sur-Loire;Maslives;Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire;Thoury;Tour-en-Sologne, with 63,814 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Centre-Val de Loire?
169 out of 771. 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 84 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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