Château de Chenonceau Ticket

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

Description

Chenonceau has strong ties to influential women of 15th-century France and is often called the "Château des Dames." With your ticket, you can explore the interiors, including the bedroom of the Five Queens and room of Catherine de' Medici, showcasing Italian and French Renaissance styles.

The second floor features rooms of Louise of Lorraine, decorated with macabre elements in memory of her husband, King Henry III. The ballroom features arches forming a bridge over the Cher river.

Your ticket also includes an English brochure with curiosities about the site. You will have access to the extensive gardens, including the hedge maze and the gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici.

Opening hours 2024

The Château de Chenonceau operates under the following hours:

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

Last access is permitted 30 minutes before closing. Note that these hours may change.