Château de Chenonceau Ticket
Description
Louise of Lorraine, Catherine de' Medici, Diane de Poitiers... Chenonceau is intimately linked to prominent women of 15th-century France. So much so, in fact, that this beautiful palace is popularly known as the "Château des Dames."
With your ticket to the castle of Chenonceau, you'll be able to explore its beautiful rooms at your leisure. On the first floor, you'll find, among others, the bedroom of the Five Queens and the room of Catherine de' Medici, the latter of which combines decorative elements of both the Italian and French Renaissance.
On the second floor, you can visit the rooms of Louise of Lorraine. This queen consort of France ordered her private chambers to be decorated with macabre elements. The reason? To mourn the death of her husband, King Henry III. You can also stroll through the ballroom that's supported by the castle's characteristic arches, which form a stately bridge across the Cher river.
Your ticket to the Château de Chenonceau also includes a brochure in English with curiosities about the monument. For example, why is the castle called "Chenonceau" if it's located in a municipality called Chenonceaux? The omission of that final X is again due to one of the ladies who lived in the palace.
This ticket will also allow you to visit the extensive gardens of the château at your leisure. Among the highlights of its vast floral areas are the hedge maze and the gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici. Yet another example of the undeniable legacy of these influential Renaissance women.
Opening hours 2024
The Château de Chenonceau is open at the following times:
Monday - Sunday
- January 1 - 7: 9:30 am to 6 pm
- January 8 to April 5: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
- April 6 to July 7: 9 am to 6 pm
- July 8 to August 25: 9 am to 7 pm
- August 26 to September 29: 9 am to 6 pm
- September 30 to November 3: 9 am to 5:30 pm
- November 4 - 8: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
- November 9 - 11: 9 am to 5:30 pm
- November 12 to December 6: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
- December 7 - 8: 9:30 am to 5 pm
- December 9 - 13: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
- December 14 - 15: 9:30 am to 5 pm
- December 16 - 20: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
- December 21 - 31: 9:30 am to 6 pm
Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays
- Easter (March 30 - 31, and April 1): 9 am to 7 pm
- May 1: 9 am to 7 pm
- Ascension (May 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12): 9 am to 7 pm
- Pentecost (May 18, 19 and 20): 9 am to 7 pm
The last access allowed is 30 minutes before closing time.
Please note that these opening hours are flexible and subject to change.
More Information
Included
Ticket to Château de Chenonceau
Brochure in English to visit at your leisure
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Physical: Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Free wheelchair loan service available. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. Show more
Visual: Has measures for visual accessibility.
Auditory: Has measures for hearing accessibility.
Intellectual: Has measures for cognitive accessibility.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Château De Chenonceau
Corporate name: Château de Chenonceau
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How accessible is the castle?
A - The castle is not wheelchair accessible. Only the ground floor of the castle is accessible.
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Q - Can I visit the castle with my pet?
A - Dogs on a leash are allowed in the gardens. You can also enter the castle with dogs if you can carry your dog or if itits in your backpack or bag.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we only offer tickets at official prices, with transparency and exclusive advantages for our users. More information
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations
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