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Châteaux of Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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

We record 1,525 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, spread across 1,118 towns and villages. 270 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the middle ages, with 717 buildings. We know the opening hours of 164 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 6,284 reviews, is maison forte de Reignac (Tursac).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
We record 1,525 in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, across 1,118 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
maison forte de Reignac, in Tursac, with 6,284 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
270 out of 1,525. 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 164 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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