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Châteaux of Occitanie

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

We record 1,175 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Occitanie, spread across 949 towns and villages. 210 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the middle ages, with 471 buildings. We know the opening hours of 113 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 14,124 reviews, is château comtal de Carcassonne (Carcassonne).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Occitanie?
We record 1,175 in Occitanie, across 949 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 Occitanie?
château comtal de Carcassonne, in Carcassonne, with 14,124 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Occitanie?
210 out of 1,175. 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 113 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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