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The Top 17 Castles in Loire

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 17

beautiful castles to choose from in Loire. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 23, 2025

La Roche Castle

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The 17th-century Château de la Roche, with its tower and keep, is the landmark of the Loire Gorge. Its atypical location in the heart of the Loire River makes it an exceptional sight.

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Essalois Castle

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Castle overlooking the Loire

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Rochetaillée Castle

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Tiny, but free entry with a nice view

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Malleval Village

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The village is almost entirely original. See, for example, the church, the old salt warehouse, the small castle, and also look for Maison du Pendu with horse bones protruding from the facade.

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Montrond-les-Bains Castle

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This medieval castle is located in the heart of the spa town of Montrond-les-Bains. Built by the Counts of Forez in the 12th century, it has a pretty garden with …

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La Bâtie d'Urfé Castle

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Classified as a Historic Monument, the Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé was fitted out in the 16th century in the style of the Renaissance on the initiative of Claude d'Urfé, by Italian artists.

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Essalois Castle

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Domaine de Valinches

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The Domaine de Valinches has a park decorated with majestic sequoias, cedars and bald cypress trees. The castle is located in the very heart of the Estate with its surroundings …

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Keep of Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire

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The walled tower remains of the old fortifications of Saint-Maurice sur Loire, perched high on the ridge with a magnificent view of the Loire meanders.

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Saint-Bonnet-le-Château

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Stroll the cobbled streets of the historic district and discover its bourgeois houses from the 15th and 16th centuries, then climb up to the Collegiate Church to admire an exceptional …

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Looking for the best castles somewhere else? Discover other guides in Loire:

The Top 17 Castles in Loire

La Roche Castle

Essalois Castle

Rochetaillée Castle

Malleval Village

Montrond-les-Bains Castle

La Bâtie d'Urfé Castle

Essalois Castle

Domaine de Valinches

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