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Châteaux of Normandie

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

We record 939 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Normandie, spread across 738 towns and villages. 216 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the renaissance, with 479 buildings. We know the opening hours of 73 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 4,551 reviews, is château de Clères (Clères).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Normandie?
We record 939 in Normandie, across 738 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 Normandie?
château de Clères, in Clères, with 4,551 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Normandie?
216 out of 939. 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 73 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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