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Castles in France

456 landmarks in the Castlemap atlas — every one on the interactive map.

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The most famous castle in France is Palace of Versailles, ranked #1 of 7,044 in the world — followed by Bastille and Château de Chambord.

The Castlemap atlas charts 200 castles, 61 fortresses, 105 palaces & châteaux and 90 ruins in France. They span more than 21 centuries — from Bibracte (founded 200 BC) to Guédelon Castle (1997). Every one is plotted with its photo, founding date and story on the interactive castle map of France.

All 456 castles in France

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are in France?

The Castlemap atlas maps 456 landmarks (200 castles · 61 fortresses · 105 palaces & châteaux · 90 ruins) in France — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the most famous castle in France?

Palace of Versailles, ranked #1 of 7,044 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 17th century.

What is the oldest castle in France?

The oldest dated landmark in the atlas in France is Bibracte, founded 200 BC. Earlier structures may have existed — this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

See also: the most famous castle in every country · the oldest in every country · medieval castles · castle statistics.

Planning a visit? Day-trip guides: Castles near Paris · Castles near Strasbourg · Castles near Mulhouse · Castles near Metz · Castles near Tours · Castles near Lille — and 8 more in the city index.