Castlemap

🇫🇷 France

Castles near Tours

55 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 Plessis-lez-Tours, 2 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Château de Chambord — #27 of 8,133 worldwide — 67 km 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 Tours

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 11 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 9 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q288.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Tours?

The Castlemap atlas maps 55 landmarks (22 castles · 27 palaces & châteaux · 6 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Tours, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Tours?

Château de Plessis-lez-Tours, a ruin 2 km south-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Tours?

Château de Chambord, ranked #27 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 67 km east from Tours.

What is the oldest castle near Tours?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Château d'Angers, founded c. 850 — 94 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Blois (53 km) · Le Mans (77 km) · Angers (94 km) · Orléans (107 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.