Castles in Lot
Carte des Châteaux lists 160 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Lot. 8 are reported as open to the public, at least in part. 10 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Puy-l'Évêque (7), Bélaye (5), Montcuq (5) and Autoire (4). Among the 102 dated entries, construction ranges from the 9th to the 21st century, peaking in the 15th.
Map of castles in Lot
At a glance
- 160
- castles listed
- 8
- open to visitors
- 10
- castles and fortified sites
- 47
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Lot
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.
More castles to visit in Lot
- Château de MontalSaint-Jean-Lespinasse
- Château de LantisDégagnac
- Château de SaignesSaignes
- Tour de SagnesCardaillac
- Château des AnglaisAutoire
- Château d'AssierAssier
Opening times change with the seasons: check each castle’s official website before you go.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 102 entries with a known construction date, out of 160.
The oldest dated castles in Lot
- Truque de Maurélis4e quart du IXe siècle · Castelnau-Montratier
- Château des Anglais1000 · Autoire
- Château des Anglais1000 · Brengues
- Château de Nadaillac-de-RougeXIe siècle · Nadaillac-de-Rouge
List of castles in Lot
160 sites shown
Château Bovila
fin XVe - début XVIe siècle
Château de Castelnau-Montratier
XIIIe siècle
Château de Limargue
Château de Sousceyrac
Château des Tours-Saint-Laurent
XIIIe siècle (1re moitié ou 2e tiers) ; tour nord-est 3e quart du XIVe siècle
Château Lagrézette
Château fort de Sousceyrac
Château de Taillefer
XIIIe siècle
Château de Bessonies
1555
Château de Haute-Serre
Château des Anglais d'Autoire
Château de Labastide-Murat
Château de Laroque-des-Arcs
Château de Vaillac
Château de Labastide-Marnhac
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Lot?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 160 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Lot. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Lot?
Entries reported as open to the public include château de Montal, Château de Montal, Château de Lantis and Château de Saignes. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Lot?
Yes: 10 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Château Lagrézette, fortifications de Capdenac and Château de Taillefer.
What is the oldest dated castle in Lot?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Truque de Maurélis (4e quart du IXe siècle) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.