Castle Map

France

Castles near Le Mans

51 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre: every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Château de Ballon, 20 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Château de Chenonceau (#60 of 9,035 worldwide) 100 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Château d'Angers, founded c. 850.

Every one of them stands in France: the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Le Mans

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 28 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1476.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Le Mans?

The Castle Map atlas maps 51 landmarks (22 castles · 22 palaces & châteaux · 7 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Le Mans, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Le Mans?

Château de Ballon, a castle 20 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Le Mans?

Château de Chenonceau, ranked #60 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 100 km south-east from Le Mans.

What is the oldest castle near Le Mans?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Château d'Angers, founded c. 850: 82 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Tours (77 km) · Angers (82 km) · Blois (96 km) · Orléans (128 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.