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Châteaux of Pays de la Loire

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

We record 750 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Pays de la Loire, spread across 488 towns and villages. 141 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the middle ages, with 286 buildings. We know the opening hours of 77 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 102,626 reviews, is château du Puy-du-Fou (Les Epesses).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Pays de la Loire?
We record 750 in Pays de la Loire, across 488 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 Pays de la Loire?
château du Puy-du-Fou, in Les Epesses, with 102,626 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Pays de la Loire?
141 out of 750. 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 77 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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