Château de Chenonceau Ticket

The Château de Chenonceau is a notable landmark in the Loire Valley. Booking a ticket allows exploration of this French Renaissance castle.

Description

Chenonceau is associated with significant women of 15th-century France, earning the nickname "Château des Dames." With your ticket, you can explore various rooms including the bedroom of the Five Queens and the room of Catherine de' Medici, featuring elements from both Italian and French Renaissance styles.

The second floor allows access to the rooms of Louise of Lorraine, which are decorated to mourn her husband, King Henry III. Visitors can also enjoy the ballroom supported by the castle's arches over the Cher river.

Your ticket includes an English brochure detailing the castle's curiosities, including its name's origin. Additionally, you can visit the gardens, which feature a hedge maze and the gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici.

Opening Hours 2025

The Château de Chenonceau operates on the following schedule:

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

The last access allowed is 30 minutes before closing. Note that opening hours may change.