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Castles in France
Statistics & Distribution
Explore detailed statistics about castles in France, including regional distribution, historical periods, and key metrics.
Key Statistics
3,373
Total Castles
3,197(94.8%)
Heritage Sites
484
Accessible
1,048
With Guided Tours
1,200
Oldest Construction
1,884
Newest Construction
By Historical Period
19th Century6 (0.2%)
18th Century3 (0.1%)
Medieval2 (0.1%)
Renaissance1 (0.0%)
Visitor Information
Wheelchair Accessible484 (14.3%)
Guided Tours Available1048
Heritage Protected3197 (94.8%)