The Top 5 Castles around Onlay
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Onlay. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Onlay. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
In 1723 there was a glassworks in Vandenesse. In the 18th century the riches of Vandenesse gave rise to quarries, mines, forges, a metallurgical furnace, a fulling mill, an oil …
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The castle itself is old, having been built in 1786. It is in fact a country house which contrasts sharply with the old castle nearby which dates from the 13th …
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The Château de Besne was built in the 15th century after the destruction of the existing castle nearby. The castle we see today was built on an older building whose cellars remain accessible under the new castle.
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A beautiful medieval castle partly collapsed and caught in the vegetation, but we still recognize the keep, the gate, and the ramparts. Private property: do not enter the yard.
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You will notice that most of the castles are located in strategic defensive positions, which is not the case with this castle. But the region around the castle is crossed …
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