Castle Tour

Valençay Castle - Cultural Tours

The Château de Valençay, a must-see site in Valençay ,

What to see, what to do:

Description :
The Château de Valençay is a true masterpiece of architecture and period furnishings. It invites you to discover numerous historical and decorative pieces that bear witness to its rich past. Here are some of the must-see rooms:

• The Grand Salon : This sumptuous room houses Empire-style chairs embroidered by the ladies of the Spanish court in exile. You can also admire a table from the Kaunitz Palace, occupied by Talleyrand during the Congress of Vienna in 1815.
• The Blue Room : Setting for the signing of the Treaty of Valençay in 1813, it features portraits and decorative objects from the Louis XVI period, including a tiered desk in black lacquered wood with gilt lacquer motifs.
• The Music Room : Located in the south tower, this room reflects the Louis XVI style, with an 1808 pianoforte and a gilded wooden harp.
• The historic rooms : Discover the Madame de Staël Room , the Prince's Room (recently restored), the King of Spain's Room , and other sumptuous rooms adorned with Empire and Louis XVI furniture.
• The Great Gallery : This 18th century gallery is decorated with paintings by Hubert-Robert and Empire-Restoration commodes.
• The kitchens and cellars : Explore the 17th and 18th century cellars of the castle, where the kitchens and wine cellar are located, testifying to the talent of the cook Antonin Carême, who worked at Talleyrand's table.

The castle also houses remarkable places such as the Keep and the Sagan Gallery , whose architecture is inspired by Chambord, and the Little Theatre , built in 1810 and still in perfect condition.

Finally, take advantage of the private Sunday morning tour experience to discover exclusive places like the Petit Théâtre.

Prices and visiting days:
Open from Saturday, March 29, 2025 to Sunday, January 4, 2026. Every day (except December 25 and January 1). Last entry 45 minutes before closing time.

SPRING March, April, May - Castle & park from 10am to 6pm SUMMER June, July, August, September - Castle: from 10am to 6pm AUTUMN / WINTER October, November - Castle & park from 10am to 6pm December - Castle & gardens from 11am to 8pm (6pm on December 24th and 31st)

The ticket office closes 45 minutes before the site closes. Visits last approximately 2.5 hours, but it is recommended to allow 3 to 4 hours to fully enjoy the shows.

Prices:

Castle and Park entrance:

• Full price: €14.50
• Reduced price*: €11.50 *Children aged 7 to 17 inclusive, EU students, job seekers, National Education employees without the Education Pass
• Children's rate (ages 4 to 6): €5
• Free: Children under 4, Journalists, Teachers
• Guided tour (in addition to the entrance fee): €4.90 per person

Groups* Adults price per person:

• Castle and park visit: €11.50
• Guided tour of the castle €4.90

Groups* Children and Youth price per person:

• Castle and park visit: €11.50
• Workshop + visit: €15

* For groups of 15 or more. One free visit is granted per group. Admission is free for the bus driver. All group visits must be confirmed in writing. The number of participants, the date, departure and arrival times, the services selected, and complete contact information must be provided to our reservations department for the purpose of preparing the contract.

Services:

On-site, enjoy a catering area for groups. Coach parking is also available to facilitate your visit.

Come and spend an unforgettable day at the Château de Valençay , where history, gardens and interactive activities come together for a unique experience with family or friends.