About Chateau de Chanonceau

An enchanting place for visitors with a castle, garden, floral decor and an impressive building for documentation. It houses restaurants that serve delectable cuisine. An architectural masterpiece with a river surrounding the place making it mesmerizing and enticing, captivating the attention of a visitor.  

A garden that is beautifully crafted, further housing floral workshops hosted done once in a year. The garden is arranged in a pattern that appears organized. The most prominent of these is the apple tree and roses that are cultivated. The castle looks embezzled with the river encompassing it and a garden with trees and flowers. The castle is embarked on the bridges with tunnels that inhabit the river. There is a huge space surrounding the castle. Hence it houses shops, restaurants, and various other places. 

 

Must See

  • Gardens
  • River
  • Castle

How to reach

The Château is located in Touraine, on the Cher River, 214 km from Paris, and 34 km from Tours
Journey time from Paris:

  • 2 hours by car via the autoroute A10 “Aquitaine” (Blois or Amboise exits)
  • 1 hour by T.G.V. Paris-Montparnasse / Saint-Pierre-des-Corps (Tours)
  • 1 hour by T.G.V. Paris-Aéroport Roissy-CDG / Saint-Pierre-des-Corps (Tours)
  • 25 minutes by TER Tours-Chenonceaux
  • The SNCF station is located near the ticket office (400m)

Tips

  • Dogs must be kept on leads in the gardens, and small dogs can be carried in your arms or a satchel for the visit to the château
  • Guide dogs for the blind are accepted unreservedly inside the château
  • Parking is available
  • There are several comfortable and well-equipped picnic areas on site
  • Explore the cafes as they serve moderately affordable food
  • A fitted ramp enables easy access to the château, and a video guided tour helps to visualize each room inside
  • Stay hydrated as you may have to walk a bit
  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
  • The shop, restaurants, and toilets are all disabled accessible

Visit Time

Sunday:           9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Monday:          9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday:         9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday:    9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday:        9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday:             9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday:         9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait in the queue for tickets and entry

 

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Entrance Fee

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Adults:                    11 Euros

Children:                  8.50 Euros

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Time you can spend

30 minutes

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 8.54°C

 

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