Château de Chenonceau Tickets

The Château de Chenonceau is an important cultural site in the Loire Valley. Discover this historic castle by booking a ticket for your visit.

Visit the Château de Chenonceau

Chenonceau, known as the "Château des Dames," has a rich history linked to influential women like Louise of Lorraine, Catherine de' Medici, and Diane de Poitiers. With your ticket, you can explore its rooms, including the bedroom of the Five Queens and room of Catherine de' Medici, showcasing Italian and French Renaissance decor. The second floor offers access to the rooms of Louise of Lorraine, featuring somber decorations mourning her husband, King Henry III, and the ballroom supported by characteristic arches over the Cher River.

Your ticket includes a brochure in English with insights about the castle’s history. It also grants access to the expansive gardens, including the hedge maze and the gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici.

Opening Times 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 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, 21): 9 am - 7 pmMay 1, 2, 3, 4: 9 am - 7 pmAscension (May 8, 9, 10, 11): 9 am - 7 pmPentecost (June 6, 7, 8, 9): 9 am - 7 pm

The last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Opening times may change.