Château de Chenonceau tickets
Do this because
- Visit one of the best-known Renaissance architecture masterpieces of the Loire Valley
- Discover the castle that inspired Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast'
- Don't miss the Queen's apothecary on the site where it originally stood
What to expect
Enjoy access to the Château de Chenonceau built on a bridge across the Cher River and surrounded by gorgeously-manicured gardens à la Française. Known as the château de femmes, it is the only castle in the region that was built, inhabited and saved by women during the Renaissance. During your visit, discover the passionate history of the famous heroines who lived there, such as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis. Take your time to appreciate the refined architecture and feminine influence that prevails in each room of this renowned castle, all decorated with beautiful antiques and the most divine fresh flower arrangements.
Don't miss the new educational room presenting to the history of apothecaries, and a number of figures in the Catherine de’ Medici's entourage. Discover a very rare collection of albarelli, barrel pots, pill boxes, syrup jars, theriac pots and mortars. Learn how the earliest remedies were rather like “witch’s potions” and how apothecaries later began to develop herbal preparations.
Important to know
Know in advance:
- Free admission for children under 7 years old, disabled visitors and journalists
- Visitors 60 years of age and older are entitled to a discounted ticket. If you wish to purchase the Senior ticket at a reduced price, you can buy it directly at the Castle ticket office
- People with reduced mobility can book a wheelchair free of charge
- Audio-guides are available
- Shop for unique products made exclusively by the Chateau
- Various comfortable and well-equipped picnic areas on site
- Parking with large capacity car parks
What’s included
Entrance ticket to the castle, Dômes Gallery and Carriage Gallery
Visitor guide available in 18 languages (French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Hebrew, Arabic)
What’s not included
Guide
Gratuities
Cancellation policy
Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Château de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux, France
Meeting point:
Present your barcode ticket at the entrance of the Chateau de Chenonceau during the opening hours.
You can get there by train or road:
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)
Provider
Château de Chenonceau
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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