Castle Map

France

Castles near Orléans

71 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 Boisgibault, 13 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Château de Chambord (#27 of 9,035 worldwide) 43 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Château de Vendôme, founded c. 950.

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

Within 25 km of Orléans

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 3 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 39 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q6548.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Orléans?

The Castle Map atlas maps 71 landmarks (29 castles · 1 fortress · 33 palaces & châteaux · 8 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Orléans, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Orléans?

Château de Boisgibault, a palace 13 km south of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Orléans?

Château de Chambord, ranked #27 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 43 km south-west from Orléans.

What is the oldest castle near Orléans?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Château de Vendôme, founded c. 950: 64 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Blois (55 km) · Tours (107 km) · Paris (111 km) · Le Mans (128 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.