Château de Chenonceau Ticket

The Château de Chenonceau is a key site in the Loire Valley. You can book a ticket to this emblematic French Renaissance castle.

Description

Chenonceau is associated with notable women such as Louise of Lorraine, Catherine de' Medici, and Diane de Poitiers, earning the nickname "Château des Dames."

Your ticket allows you to explore the castle's rooms, including the bedroom of the Five Queens and the room of Catherine de' Medici, reflecting both Italian and French Renaissance styles. On the second floor, visit the rooms of Louise of Lorraine, decorated with elements of mourning for her late husband, King Henry III, and the ballroom, notable for its arches over the Cher river.

The ticket also includes an English brochure with interesting facts about the castle, explaining the spelling variation in its name. You will also have access to the extensive gardens, featuring the hedge maze and the gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici.

Opening Hours 2025

The Château de Chenonceau opens at the following times:

January 1 to January 5: 9:30 am to 6 pmJanuary 6 to April 4: 9:30 am to 4:30 pmApril 5 to July 4: 9 am to 6 pmJuly 5 to August 24: 9 am to 7 pmAugust 25 to September 28: 9 am to 6 pmSeptember 29 to November 2: 9 am to 5:30 pmNovember 3 to 7: 9:30 am to 4:30 pmNovember 8 to 11: 9 am to 5:30 pmNovember 12 to December 19: 9:30 am to 4:30 pmDecember 6, 7, 13, and 14: 9:30 am to 5 pmDecember 20 to 31: 9:30 am to 6 pm

Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays

Easter (April 19, 20, and 21): 9 am to 7 pmMay 1, 2, 3, and 4: 9 am to 7 pmAscension (May 8, 9, 10, and 11): 9 am to 7 pmPentecost (June 6, 7, 8, and 9): 9 am to 7 pm

Last access is allowed 30 minutes before closing. Note that opening hours may vary.