Château de Chenonceau Ticket

The Château de Chenonceau is one of the notable castles in the Loire Valley. Reservations can be made online to visit this renowned site.

Description

Chenonceau is linked with significant women from 15th-century France, earning the nickname "Château des Dames." The ticket grants access to various rooms including the bedroom of the Five Queens and the room of Catherine de' Medici, featuring elements from both the Italian and French Renaissance. Visitors can explore the rooms of Louise of Lorraine, known for her macabre decor in memory of her husband, King Henry III. The ticket also includes access to the ballroom supported by the castle's arches spanning the Cher River.

Guests receive an English brochure detailing interesting aspects of the castle's name. The ticket also covers entry to the château's expansive gardens, showcasing a hedge maze and the gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici, reflecting the legacy of these influential women.

Opening Hours 2025

The Château de Chenonceau operates during the following hours:

January 1 to January 5: 9:30 am - 6 pmJanuary 6 to April 4: 9:30 am - 4:30 pmApril 5 to July 4: 9 am - 6 pmJuly 5 to August 24: 9 am - 7 pmAugust 25 to September 28: 9 am - 6 pmSeptember 29 to November 2: 9 am - 5:30 pmNovember 3 to 7: 9:30 am - 4:30 pmNovember 8 to 11: 9:30 am - 5:30 pmNovember 12 to December 19: 9:30 am - 4:30 pmDecember 6, 7, 13 and 14: 9:30 am - 5 pmDecember 20 to 31: 9:30 am - 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 entry is permitted 30 minutes before closing time. Hours are subject to change.