Most Beautiful Castles in France

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ancient castle complex with historical exhibits & information, with dramatic views from the top.

Restored 13th-century Gothic palace built around courtyards, with a throne room, tower & chapel.

This castle, one that inspired Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty, hosts seasonal guided tours by actors.

Twin-towered 15th-century fortress with a dramatic military history detailed at the onsite museum.

Stalwart castle ruins, circa 1200, featuring a dungeon, a tower with 100 steps & scenic town views.