Castlemap

🇫🇷 France

Castles near Orléans

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

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The closest is castle of Meung-sur-Loire, 18 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Château de Chambord — #42 of 3,708 worldwide — 43 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire, 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

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 12 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 Castlemap atlas maps 38 landmarks (18 castles · 17 palaces & châteaux · 3 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?

castle of Meung-sur-Loire, a castle 18 km south-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Orléans?

Château de Chambord, ranked #42 of 3,708 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 Castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire, founded c. 950 — 72 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Tours (107 km) · Paris (111 km) · Le Mans (128 km) · Angers (190 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.