Castles in Indre
Carte des Châteaux lists 265 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Indre. 16 are reported as open to the public, at least in part. 31 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Ciron (8), Rivarennes (7), Issoudun (6) and Buzançais (5). Among the 122 dated entries, construction ranges from the 9th to the 21st century, peaking in the 19th.
Map of castles in Indre
At a glance
- 265
- castles listed
- 16
- open to visitors
- 31
- castles and fortified sites
- 13
- ruins and remains
- 67
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Indre
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.
More castles to visit in Indre
- Château de ForgesConcremiers
- Château d'IngrandesIngrandes
- Château de BougesBouges-le-Château
- Château de Cluis-DessousCluis
- Château d'Azay-le-FerronAzay-le-Ferron
- Château de la Prune-au-PotCeaulmont
Opening times change with the seasons: check each castle’s official website before you go.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 122 entries with a known construction date, out of 265.
The oldest dated castles in Indre
- Château de Brosse900 · Chaillac
- Château Raoul900 · Châteauroux
- Château de Palluau1000 · Palluau-sur-Indre
- Château de Levroux1010 · Levroux
List of castles in Indre
265 sites shown
Château de Chazelet
Château de Mazières
1101
Château-Naillac
1101
Château du Soudun
Château du Parc
1996
Château d'Oublaise
1895
Château de Bourg-le-Château
Château de Pouzieux
Château de La Châtre
Château de Gargilesse-Dampierre
Château de Luçay-le-Mâle
Château de Lurais
Château de Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre
Château de Breuil-Yvain
Château de Palluau-sur-Indre
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Indre?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 265 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Indre. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Indre?
Entries reported as open to the public include Château de Bouesse, Château du Bouchet, Château de Forges and Château d'Ingrandes. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Indre?
Yes: 31 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Château-Naillac, Château du Bouchet and Château de Forges.
What is the oldest dated castle in Indre?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Château de Brosse (900) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.