Chateau recomendations

[mrnmac]

Hi all.
I am looking for recomendations for must see Chateaus in France.
I realise France is huge but I havnt made my mind up where Im going yet so any suggestions are most welcome.
Would appreciate it if you indicate if they have overnight parking or not.

thanks all

NM

 

[suavecarve]

Have only paid for 2 Versailles and Chaumont. Both have parking nearby (bit of rough or expensive parking for Versailles)

Been to several where you dont have to pay to go through the grounds which is the best part in my view.

Think they are overrated and overpriced but always willing to go round the grounds.

Enjoy whatever you decide to do. La Loire would be a great place to tour for that type of thing

 

[Chuns]

Wow! First get your piece of string!!

Seriously, there are Chateaux of various types and sizes all over France, but the most well-known and well-visited are those grouped along the Loire. I think there may be 300, of varying ages and style, and many very famous ones. They are mostly geared up for visitors, and some (can't remember which) have overnight facilities, if not in the grounds, then very close by.

See if this helps... https://www.touraineloirevalley.co.uk/discover/loire-valley-chateaux/

If you feel you want to roam further, then hopefully some good advice will be given here, there are beautiful and interesting ones all over the whole of France.

Good luck in your quest.

 

[Vanderek]

I recommend Château de Villandry, excellent Chateau and fabulous gardens, and an aire a few minutes walk away

 

[Chuns]

Just had a quick look at some notes I made a while ago - Chambord, Chenonceaux, Cheverny, Saumur, Villandry. The ruined, but part (and very well) restored Ch Suscino in the Morbihan had an aire close by.

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[mrnmac]

Wow! First get your piece of string!!

Seriously, there are Chateaux of various types and sizes all over France, but the most well-known and well-visited are those grouped along the Loire. I think there may be 300, of varying ages and style, and many very famous ones. They are mostly geared up for visitors, and some (can't remember which) have overnight facilities, if not in the grounds, then very close by.

See if this helps... https://www.touraineloirevalley.co.uk/discover/loire-valley-chateaux/

If you feel you want to roam further, then hopefully some good advice will be given here, there are beautiful and interesting ones all over the whole of France.

Good luck in your quest.

Chuns, thank you for that. Great site for info.

 

[Stealaway]

We was there in October. Well worth the visit.
Be aware that parking for motorhomes is 11€ whether you stay 4 hours or 24 hours - Of course being a Yorkshire man we stayed the night

Chambord Castle & Domain (Official)

Chambord, out of the ordinary, with mysteries... The unique architecture imagined for the glory of François I, with the spirit of *Leonardo da Vinci.

www.chambord.org

 

[ctc]

Ask at the nearest tourist office for a multi visit ticket, we did I think five paid for two.

 

[Spriddler]

A favourite of mine and a beautiful village with a camp site and an aire right alongside the chateau.

Bienvenue au château d'Azay-le-Rideau - CMN

Bienvenue au château d'Azay-le-Rideau

www.azay-le-rideau.fr

Alternatively at Chinon where Jean d'Arc met the Dauphin and said she could restore France to him. Legend has it that during the encounter, the king and a servant reversed their roles to test Joan's divine inspiration. But the girl recognized the true king among all, despite the disguises.

Lively town, restos, bars and shops.

Accueil

www.forteressechinon.fr

 

[Riverbankannie]

Chinon has an ACSI campsite opposite alongside the river. Nice to see it lit up at night and the history is interesting - from our pitch.

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[MattR]

Hi all.
I am looking for recomendations for must see Chateaus in France.
I realise France is huge but I havnt made my mind up where Im going yet so any suggestions are most welcome.
Would appreciate it if you indicate if they have overnight parking or not.

thanks all

NM

I would chose a place to go to and then look at château that are in the area. You might find a theme - château in wine areas such as the Loire, Bordeaux or château with more historic association such as those in the Dordogne.

This could help https://www.lelongweekend.com/best-castles-in-france-to-visit/

 

[Spriddler]

Chinon has an ACSI campsite opposite alongside the river. Nice to see it lit up at night and the history is interesting - from our pitch.
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Yep, lovely site and a ten minute walk over the bridge to the heart of the gorgeous medieval town.

Plus BBQ's provided in clearings.........(Oh, how I've missed France )

 

[Bognor Saint]

Bienvenue sur le site du Château de Chenonceau

Le Château de Chenonceau, joyau des châteaux de la Loire, vous accueille tous les jours de l'année pour une visite du monument et de ses nombreux jardins.

www.chenonceau.com

This is a must (my point of view)

 

[Bognor Saint]

Yep, lovely site and a ten minute walk over the bridge to the heart of the gorgeous medieval town.

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Plus BBQ's provided in clearings.........(Oh, how I've missed France )

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I'll second that.

 

[DJA]

Another for Chateaux Chenonceaux https://www.chenonceau.com/en/ See my avatar.

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[March Hare]

What about Chateaux Chantilly, North of Paris? It's a stunning Chateaux, but the stables are even more impressive as the Duke (?) believed he was going to be reincarnated as a horse. The chateaux featured in James Bond's A View To A Kill, and there's a lovely racecourse and forest also in Chantilly.

 

[Grianan]

Azay le Rideau and Chenonceau are two of my favourite but Saumur is also good of the dressage horses are on.

 

[Marty Gilly and Pup]

Chambord and Vilandry both stunning for different reasons.

 

[mrnmac]

Thanks so much everyone, exactly what I was looking for.

 

[Dilwyn]

One of our favourites is a bit further south than the Loire, Hautefort Chateau, with free overnite parking behind the Mairie opposite it.

Château de Hautefort en Dordogne - Joyau du Périgord

The château de Hautefort in Dordogne, medieval castle then country residence in the 17th century est is recognized for his collection of furniture and his gardens in périgord .

www.chateau-hautefort.com

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