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Châteaux of Île-de-France

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

We record 619 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Île-de-France, spread across 433 towns and villages. 133 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the classical, with 189 buildings. We know the opening hours of 105 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 372,801 reviews, is Louvre médiéval (Paris).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Île-de-France?
We record 619 in Île-de-France, across 433 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 Île-de-France?
Louvre médiéval, in Paris, with 372,801 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Île-de-France?
133 out of 619. 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 105 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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