Castles in Yonne
Carte des Châteaux lists 93 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Yonne. 2 are reported as open to the public, at least in part. 52 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Charny Orée de Puisaye (3), Annoux (2), Escolives-Sainte-Camille (2) and Étaule (2). Among the 53 dated entries, construction ranges from the 5th to the 20th century, peaking in the 17th.
Map of castles in Yonne
At a glance
- 93
- castles listed
- 2
- open to visitors
- 52
- castles and fortified sites
- 12
- in the Mérimée heritage database
Must-see castles in Yonne
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.
Château de Druyes
vers 1170
Château d'Ancy-le-Franc
1538
Château de Noyers-sur-Serein
avant le XIe siècle
Château de Chastellux
1080
Château de Passy-Véron
première moitié du XVIIe siècle
Château de Nuits
1560-1570
More castles to visit in Yonne
- Château de RégennesAppoigny
Opening times change with the seasons: check each castle’s official website before you go.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 53 entries with a known construction date, out of 93.
The oldest dated castles in Yonne
- Château de Régennes401 · Appoigny
- Château de Pierre-PerthuisXe siècle · Pierre-Perthuis
- Château de Saint-Fargeau980 · Saint-Fargeau
- Château de Noyers-sur-Sereinavant le XIe siècle · Noyers
List of castles in Yonne
93 sites shownChâteau d'Ancy-le-Franc
1538
Château de Bois-le-Roi
Château de Bontin
Château de Béru
Château de Montjalin
1701
Château de Chevillon
Château de Cisery
Château de Dracy
Château de Thizy
Château de Vallery
1550
Château de Vassy
Château de Vauguillain
1200
Château de Fourolles
Château de Viviers
XVIIe siècle
Château de Ratilly
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Yonne?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 93 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Yonne. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Yonne?
Entries reported as open to the public include Château de Druyes and Château de Régennes. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Yonne?
Yes: 52 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Château d'Ancy-le-Franc, Château de Noyers-sur-Serein and Château de Passy-Véron.
What is the oldest dated castle in Yonne?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Château de Régennes (401) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.