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Château d’Estaing – Rue Francois d'Estaing in Estaing📷 Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0

Château d’Estaing

Estaing, France

History

A castle towering over a Gothic bridge on the Lot, in a village listed among the Plus Beaux Villages de France. Park by the river; the view from the bridge is the classic photo.

Nearest town
Estaing, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
44.5540, 2.6720

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire Nayrac, La PlanqueMotorhome stopover
    6 km from Château d’Estaing · 26 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de EspalionMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Château d’Estaing · 25 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Belle RiveCampsite
    12 km from Château d’Estaing · 71 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-car à la ferme La MontagnetteMotorhome stopover
    21 km from Château d’Estaing · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire pour camping-cars de MontsalvyMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Château d’Estaing · 11 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Municipale De Camping-Car de LaissacMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Château d’Estaing · 15 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Château d’Estaing?

Château d’Estaing is in Estaing, France, at GPS 44.5540, 2.6720. It is about 24 km from Rodez.

Can you camp near Château d’Estaing?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping de la Chantellerie, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 41 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Château d’Estaing?

Château d’Estaing is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Albi, Cordes and Conques.

What is there to see near Château d’Estaing?

Places worth a stop nearby: Conques abbey church (22 km), Gorges du Tarn (58 km), Viaduc de Millau (60 km) and Puy Mary (62 km).

When is the best time to visit Château d’Estaing?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)