Castles in Nièvre
Carte des Châteaux lists 216 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Nièvre. 9 are reported as open to the public, at least in part. 12 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Poil (11), Saint-Parize-le-Châtel (8), Cervon (7) and Nevers (7). Among the 96 dated entries, construction ranges from the 10th to the 21st century, peaking in the 14th.
Map of castles in Nièvre
At a glance
- 216
- castles listed
- 9
- open to visitors
- 12
- castles and fortified sites
- 1
- ruins and remains
- 81
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Nièvre
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.
Logis du Prieur, 4 cour du Château
XVIIe-XVIIIe siècles
Logis du Prieur
XIVe siècle
Château de la Montagne
1773-1776
Château de Meauce
1100
Château de Villiers
XVe siècle
Château de Besne
1474
More castles to visit in Nièvre
- Château de La RocheLarochemillay
- Château de Moulins-EngilbertMoulins-Engilbert
- Château de VillemolinAnthien
- Château de LantillyCervon
- Château de BazochesBazoches
- Château de TracyTracy-sur-Loire
Opening times change with the seasons: check each castle’s official website before you go.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 96 entries with a known construction date, out of 216.
The oldest dated castles in Nièvre
- Château des Bordes1000 · Urzy
- Château prioral de La Charité-sur-LoireXIe siècle · La Charité-sur-Loire
- Château de Bazoches1100 · Bazoches
- Château de la Bussière1100 · Sémelay
List of castles in Nièvre
216 sites shown
Château de la Chaussade
2002
Château de Meauce
1100
Château de Chassy
Château d'Anizy
1501
Château de Besne
1474
Château de Champlevois
Château de Prémery
Château de Decize
Château d'Achun
1701
Château de Vésigneux
Château de Chitry-les-Mines
Petit château La Gloriette
Château d'Aunay
1501
Château du Vieil Azy
Château de Champlevrier
1792
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Nièvre?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 216 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Nièvre. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Nièvre?
Entries reported as open to the public include Château de la Montagne, Château de La Roche, Château de Moulins-Engilbert and Château de Villemolin. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Nièvre?
Yes: 12 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Château de Meauce, Château de Besne and Château d'Anizy.
What is the oldest dated castle in Nièvre?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Château des Bordes (1000) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.