Castles in Eure-et-Loir
Carte des Châteaux lists 144 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Eure-et-Loir. 28 are reported as open to the public, at least in part. 5 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Arrou (4), Illiers-Combray (3), Abondant (2) and Bailleau-l'Évêque (2). Among the 97 dated entries, construction ranges from the 10th to the 21st century, peaking in the 16th.
Map of castles in Eure-et-Loir
At a glance
- 144
- castles listed
- 28
- open to visitors
- 5
- castles and fortified sites
- 21
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Eure-et-Loir
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.
Château Saint-Jean de Nogent-le-Rotrou
1020
porte Roland
XIIe siècle ou début du XIIIe siècle
Château de Fermaincourt
Château d'Alluyes
1100
Château de Baronville
1800
Château de Montigny-sur-Avre
XVIIe-XVIIIe siècle
More castles to visit in Eure-et-Loir
- Château de CambrayGermignonville
- Château de GouryLoigny-la-Bataille
- Château de ChâteaudunChâteaudun
- Château de MailleboisMaillebois
- Château de Montigny-le-GannelonMontigny-le-Gannelon
- Château de la RivièrePontgouin
Opening times change with the seasons: check each castle’s official website before you go.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 97 entries with a known construction date, out of 144.
The oldest dated castles in Eure-et-Loir
- Château Saint-Jean980 · Nogent-le-Rotrou
- Château de FrazéXIe siècle · Frazé
- Château de Guainvillevers l'an 1000 · Guainville
- Château de MarcouvilleXIe siècle · Vitray-sous-Brezolles
List of castles in Eure-et-Loir
144 sites shownChâteau Saint-Jean de Nogent-le-Rotrou
1020
Motte castrale de Prasville
Château des Coudreaux
Château de Montigny-sur-Avre
Château de Blanville
Château de Tremblay-les-Villages
Château de la Brosse
Terrasse, 22 rue de l'Ancien-Château
Château de Bouglainval
Château de Fermaincourt
château du Boullay-Thierry
château d'Esclimont
fortifications de Bonneval
porte Roland
XIIe siècle – début XIIIe siècle
porte Guillaume
XVe – XVIe siècle
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Eure-et-Loir?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 144 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Eure-et-Loir. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Eure-et-Loir?
Entries reported as open to the public include Château d'Alluyes, Château de Baronville, Château de Cambray and Château de Goury. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Eure-et-Loir?
Yes: 5 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Château Saint-Jean de Nogent-le-Rotrou, Motte castrale de Prasville and fortifications de Bonneval.
What is the oldest dated castle in Eure-et-Loir?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Château Saint-Jean (980) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.