Castles in France
Castles in France: 12,215 castles across 8,407 towns and cities — including 11,509 medieval castles, 209 palaces, 89 ruins, 46 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 46 UNESCO World Heritage
- 18 castle hotels
- 89 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- Abbadia Castle
- Abbaye de Chaloché
- Abbots palace - Museum Jacquemart-André
- Agel Castle
- Alco Castle
- Alincourt Castle
- Ancien château
- Ancien château des comtes de Montbéliard-Wurtemberg
- Arbelaitz PalaceUNESCO
- Arras citadelUNESCO
- Arretxea House Palace
- Azy castle
- Barrage Vauban
- Barroux Castle
- Bastille
- Bastille
- Bâtie-Beauregard
- Batterie de Zuydcoote
- Baulx Castle
- Bayeux Episcopal Palace
- Beauté-sur-Marne
- Belfort citadel
- Béneauville Castle
- Bienassis Castle
Common questions
How many castles are there in France?
12,215 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castles in France free to visit?
None are confirmed free yet, and 1 is ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any castles in France UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 46 of 12,215 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in France?
Yes — 18 are castle hotels, with historic rooms you can book.