Château de Chenonceau

What to expect

Wearing the robes of the Renaissance like no other French castle, Chenonceau is a symbol of the Loire's castles. However, in reality, this magnificent stone construction actually spans the River Cher. To hear the word 'Chenonceau' is to desire to explore and discover it. Famous across the world, it has many claims to fame: the second most-visited castle in France after Versailles, its architecture is visually seductive, the fabulous gardens have a magnetic attraction, and the castle still retains the aura of the many personalities who lived there. Known as the "Chateau des Dames" because of its noble connections, the castle is characterised by refinement and beauty. Some of the greatest ladies of the Renaissance stayed there, including the Dame de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. Now, all of us can share their lifestyle and take in the castle's sumptuous decorations.

Opening hours

Château de Chenonceau is open every day of the year.

January 1st to February 8th: 9:30 to 16:30
February 9 to April 5: 9:30 to 17:00
April 6th to May 29th: 9:00 to 18:00
May 30 to July 5: 9:00 to 19:00
July 6 to August 18: 9:00 to 19:30
August 19 to September 29: 9:00 to 19:00
September 30 to November 11: 9:00 to 18:00
November 12 to December 20: 9:30 to 16:30
December 21st to December 31st: 09:30 to 17:30

Weekends holidays:
Easter (April 20 to 22): 9:00 to 19:00
May 1 and May 8 (April 27 to May 12): 9:00 to 19:00
Ascension (May 30 to June 2): 9:00 to 19:00

Access

	Access to Château de Chenonceau
Train	From Paris around 1,5 hours : Take the TGV between Paris (gare Montparnasse) and Tours (Gare Saint-Pierre-des-Corps), then the TER Tours-Chenonceaux. From Tours around 25 mn : Take the TER Tours-Chenonceaux. The SNCF railway station is about 400 meters from the Château.
Coach	Access : From the A10 motorway, take exit no. 18 (Château-Renault / Amboise) and then travel about ten kilometers on the D31 (to Amboise) and then 8 km on the D81 to Chenonceaux. GPS coordinates of Château de Chenonceau : 47.3249 et 1.07029 Car park : Free car park.

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