Visit, Park & Gardens of the Castle

Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle - Cultural Visits

A must-see site in Chaumont-sur-Loire: what to see and do at the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire :

Owned in the 15th century by Queen Catherine de Medici, then by Diane de Poitiers, the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire has welcomed many famous figures throughout its history, such as Nostradamus, the sculptor Nini, Benjamin Franklin, and Germaine de Staël. At the end of the 19th century, it experienced a period of intense activity and festivities under the Princess de Broglie, the last private owner of the estate, who notably commissioned the construction of luxurious stables and the estate's model farm. Purchased by the State in 1938, the Château remained a national monument until 2007, when the Centre-Val de Loire Region acquired it. Since then, it has become the Domaine régional de Chaumont-sur-Loire, a must-see destination for art and garden enthusiasts. The estate's threefold identity—historical, artistic, and horticultural—makes it a unique site among the Loire Valley châteaux.

The Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire is open to visitors every day, with opening hours varying according to the season:

- The High Season ("HS") runs from April 19th to November 2nd

- The Low Season ("BS") runs from November 3rd to April 18th

Schedules :

• From April 1st to June 30th, 2025, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• From July 1st to August 31st, 2025, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (7:00 PM at the Castle)
• From September 1st to October 24th, 2025, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• From October 25th to November 2nd, 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• From November 3, 2025 to January 31, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Last entry: 45 minutes before closing

Prices (one day):

• Individual rates (Low Season "BS" / High Season "HS"):
  • Full price Adults: €16 Low Season / €21 High Season
  • Reduced rate (ages 12-18, Arts and Nature, Job seekers, Carers of disabled persons): €9 Low season / €13 High season
  • Child price (ages 6-11): €4 Low season / €6 High season
  • Child rate (under 6 years old) : free
  • Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children up to and including 11 years old): €32 Low Season / €42 High Season

Available visits:

CASTLE, HISTORIC PARK AND STABLES