Castles in France. Directory of castles in France

Castles in France

When you visit France you will immediately understand why it is called the country of a thousand castles. The myriad of chateaux from all historical epochs; charming Medieval castles, opulent Renaissance castles and many more are all sights not to be missed. During the Renaissance, the kings of France chose Loire Valley, commonly referred to as the Garden of France, as their favourite location and that's where they ordered numerous castles to be built. Today, the castles testify to the country’s great architectural and artistic traditions.

Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise
Town: Paris Address: Rue de Léry, Auvers-sur-Oise Phone: +33 1 34 48 48 40 e-mail: info@chateau-auvers.fr	Price: 7 - 11 EUR
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:30 -16:30
The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise is an elegant 17th-century castle, or Renaissance château, which was built for an Italian banker from Marie de Médicis’ family. It is situated picturesquely on a hill overlooking the riverside village of Auvers-sur-Oise.
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Château de Bagatelle
Town: Paris Address: Bois de Boulogne Phone: +33 1 45 01 20 10	Price: 4 - 65 EUR
Website: http://www.chateaudebagatelle.com/
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The Château de Bagatelle used to be a mere three-room hunting lodge built in 1720, which had neither kitchen nor bedroom and only a flat terrace roof. Now it is a charming 18th-century château in the northwestern part of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, set in the midst of beautiful gardens. The château is the only one in the Bois de Boulogne which was not destroyed during the French Revolution.
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Château de Bois Le Roi
Town: Paris Address: Nailly Phone: +33 1 60 72 07 44 e-mail: renseignements@boisleroi.com
Website: http://www.boisleroi.com
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Château de Bois Le Roi is a wonderful Burgundian castle situated over 100 km south of Paris city centre. It was constructed from brick and stone and features three turrets. The founder of the château was French ambassador in Turkey and Constantinopole Jean Baptiste Couste. The castle was constructed in the 17th Century. Since that time it has been refurbished few times. Last renovation works took place in the thirties and seventies in the 20th Century. At present the château looks marvellous and is opened to visitors. You can even organise a reception, meeting or wedding here. The castle is surrounded by picturesque park.

Château de Bourron
Town: Paris Address: 14 bis, rue du Maréchal Foch, Bourron-Marlotte Phone: +33 1 64 78 39 39 e-mail: bourron@chateau-bourron.fr	Price: 4 - 5 EUR
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00 -17:00
Château de Bourron is a great castle situated about 70 km south of Paris city centre. The château was constructed from brick and stone in the early 17th Century. The history of this property is quite interesting. For some time it was even inhabited by the Polish king Stanisław Leszczyński as well as D'Artagnan relatives. Then the castle was owned by such families like: Montgons, Brandoix, Piollencs and Montesquiou-Fezensac. Despite the fact that it is still private property, the château is opened to public. It is possible to visit it as well as organise wedding, reception and conference on its premises. In addition to that the castle is surrounded by the park which has a size of over 40 hectares.

Chateau de Breteuil, by Etienne Cazin

Château de Breteuil
Town: Paris Address: Choisel, Chevreuse Phone: +33 1 30 52 05 02	Price: 9 - 12 EUR
Website: http://nb2.breteuil.fr/intro/fr.php
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Château de Breteuil is one of the most fascinating castles situated in the vicinity of Paris. The castle is located in the Yvelines departement. Since 1600 Château de Breteuil has belonged to Breteuil family who is famous for ministers, ambassadors, military officers and other officials. Some members of this well-known French family still live here. Nevertheless the castle is opened for visitors. Weddings, meeting and other special ceremonies may also be organised here. Moreover film directors who want to create movies in Château de Breteuil interiors or gardens are also welcome. The castle is opened all year long. You can get to it by using means of public transportation system. There is even special helipad meant for all those who want to travel by helicopter.

Château de Champlatreux
Town: Paris Address: RN 16 Epinay-Champlâtreux Phone: +33 6 80 48 75 44 e-mail: champlatreux@wanadoo.fr
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00 -17:00
Château de Champlatreux is a marvellous castle situated on the northern suburbs of Paris, about 15 km of the city centre. It was constructed in the middle of the 18th Century for the president of Paris Parliament Jean-Baptiste Molé. The project of the château was designed by renowned French architect Jean-Michel Chevotet. Despite the passage of time, the castle is greatly preserved and often used for organising different official cermonies like weddings and receptions. The property is also used by film producers. Château de Champlatreux is surrounded by the park that may be visited during summer months. There are also interesting stables on the complex premises. Of course they are opened for tourists.
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Chateau de Chantilly, by Etienne Cazin

Château de Chantilly
Town: Paris Address: Chantilly Phone: +33 3 44 62 62 62 e-mail: ngarnier@chateaudechantilly.com	Price: 6 - 8 EUR
Website: http://www.chateaudechantilly.com
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00 -18:00
The Château de Chantilly is a mansion located in the town of Chantilly, France, built by Pierre Chambiges in 1528–1531 for Constable Anne de Montmorency. The original estate was built in 1484. It comprises two attached buildings; the Grand Château, which was destroyed during the French Revolution and the Petit Château, which was built around 1560. In 1632, the Grand Condé inherited the estate from his mother, a Montmorency. The Grand Château was restored by Condé and completely rebuilt between 1875 and 1881 by Henri d'Orléans, duc d'Aumale, to the designs of Honore Daumet.
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Château de Condé
Town: Paris Address: Condé en Brie Phone: +33 3 23 82 42 25 e-mail: contact@chateaudeconde.com	Price: 6 - 8 EUR
Website: http://www.chateaudeconde.com/english/indexe.html
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 14:30 -16:30
Château de Condé is one of the most interesting castles situated in the vicinity of Paris. This château is located in the middle of the road between Paris and Reims about 40 km east of Paris city centre. The castle was built in the Middle Ages. The first well-known person who lived here was Marquis de la Faye – Jean-François Leriget. He managed to collect lots of masterpieces of the most famous artists like: Boucher, Lancret, Lemoine, Oudry, Servandoni and Watteau. Then the castle was owned by Count de la Tour - du Pin Lachaux. Afterwards it belonged to Marquis de Sade sister in law. Finally in 1983 Alain Pasté de Rochefort bought and renovated the property. At present the castle is opened to the public. It is also possible to organise here a meeting, reception or wedding.

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