The Top 7 Castles around Montargis
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 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Montargis. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Montargis. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Gien Castle
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The stone bridge crossing the Loire, the castle above the town and the houses on the promenade offer a view that could also be a film set. The region used …
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Gien
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This beautiful Loire town is located at the gateway to Sologne, the Orléans forest and Burgundy.
Gien is known throughout the world for its earthenware, a symbol of French know-how …
Gien is known throughout the world for its earthenware, a symbol of French know-how …
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Muguet Castle
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Château du Muguet is a 19th century castle that hosted a crucial meeting between French and British leaders during World War II. You can admire the neo-Louis XIII style architecture …
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View of Montargis Castle's ramparts
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The remains of the royal castle of Montargis still dominate the town with its ramparts, postern gate, outbuildings and partially reconstructed Renaissance gardens. Fallen into ruins, the castle was almost …
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Château de la Motte
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The first castle of the Middle Ages in the shape of an octagon, which was built in 1121. It was dismantled during the wars of religion on the orders of …
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Château de Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire
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Between Gien and Briare, the Château de Saint-Brisson is a building that proudly watches over the waves of the Loire. Since its first stones in the 13th century, the castle …
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Château-Renard Fortress and Anquetil Tower Panorama
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The medieval fortress is one of the must-see attractions in this city steeped in history. Equipped with a monumental keep and sixteen towers, surrounded by a six-meter moat, the fortress …
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