Châteaux Open to the Public in France

Hilltop medieval fort of the Dukes of Anjou, used as a residence, prison, armory & city museum.

Grand 17th-century country mansion with ornate interiors, landscaped gardens & an orangerie cafe.

Huge 14th-century castle with a moat, towers, a pavilion & state rooms, plus guided tours daily.

Ornate, 17th-century chateau with domed roof, surrounded by expansive, formal gardens.

Palatial former royal residence dating from 12th century, housing 4 museums & opulent apartments.

Striking, 16th-century chateau spanning river, housing tapestry and Old Master paintings collection.

Immense, 18th-century palace with gilded apartments, chandeliered Hall of Mirrors & fountain show.

Hulking medieval fortress perched on a riverside clifftop, with a Romanesque keep & frescoed chapel.

Renaissance palace set in parkland on a river island, with tapestry & royal portrait collections.

Fortress rebuilt in 1465 offering tours of 16 rooms with period furniture, frescoes & tapestries.

Restored 12th-century mountain fortress with an artillery platform, medieval garden & royal rooms.

Opulent chateau rebuilt after the Revolution, with a major art collection, equine museum & gardens.

Expansive, 16th-century, former royal palace with multiple towers and cupolas, surrounded by a moat.

Decorative arts & paintings in a Renaissance castle on a rocky promontory, open for tours & visits.

Royal apartments & battlement walks, plus famed medieval tapestry in a large 13th-century castle.

13th-century castle housing Middle Ages war museum with weapons, armor & reconstructed war machines.

Residence & estate of the Duke of Brissac, with period decor, family souvenirs & accommodation.

12th-century military fortress on an outcrop, with historical tours & interactive kids' activities.

Medieval moated castle with circular towers & fortified courtyard, plus 19th-century arboretum.

Historic château in France known for its setting, architecture, and visitor appeal.

Historic château in France known for its setting, architecture, and visitor appeal.

Historic château in France known for its setting, architecture, and visitor appeal.

15th-century castle, once home of entertainer Josephine Baker, with displays tracing her life.

Historic château in France known for its setting, architecture, and visitor appeal.