Châteaux Open to the Public in France

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Romantic quarters, some with free-standing tubs, in a 17th-century hotel with wine tasting.

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.

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

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

Tranquil, storied castle hotel featuring dining & a spa area, plus mountain & valley views.