Visit to the park and gardens
Discover the Château de Chenonceau and its Magical Gardens What to see and do at the Château de Chenonceau: One of the jewels of the Loire, invites you to explore its history and exceptional beauty. Open every day of the year, it offers its visitors…
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Discover the Château de Chenonceau and its Magical Gardens
What to see and do at the Château de Chenonceau:
One of the jewels of the Loire, invites you to explore its history and exceptional beauty. Open every day of the year, it offers its visitors an unforgettable experience through its majestic halls , breathtaking gardens , and historic labyrinth .
Opening Hours and Visiting Options:
The Château is open every day, with opening hours that vary depending on the season. During peak season, from July 1st to August 31st, you can visit the grounds from 9 am to 8 pm.
Tours with audio guide.
A New Maze to Discover
The Château de Chenonceau houses a unique new labyrinth , planted with 2000 yew trees and designed according to an Italian plan dating from 1720. In its center, a gazebo dressed in living willow invites you to get lost and discover the beauty of this historic garden.
The Gardens and the Night Walk
The castle gardens are transformed into a magical spectacle during the evening strolls , illuminated by Pierre Bideau and accompanied by music by Corelli. This enchanting experience is available every weekend in June and every evening from July 1st to August 31st, from 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Several meal options are available to visitors:
- The gourmet restaurant L'Orangerie , located opposite the Jardin Vert designed by Bernard Palissy, welcomes you every day from mid-March to mid-November for a refined lunch or a buffet.
- For a faster experience, the self-service Snack Bar in the Domes Building offers a shaded terrace and a large room for a relaxed lunch.
The Château de Chenonceau thus combines historical heritage, beautiful gardens and an unforgettable culinary experience.
Multilingual Services
To facilitate your visit, a leaflet is available in 16 languages , and an audio-guided tour is offered in 11 languages (French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Portuguese).
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Chenonceau Castle
Chenonceaux Once a Crown property and later a royal residence, the Château de Chenonceau is an <strong>exceptional site, remarkable for its original design, the richness of its collections, furnishings, and decoration, but also for its history</strong> , as it was <strong>loved, managed, and protected by extraordinary women</strong> who left their mark on French history. Embellished successively by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici, Chenonceau was saved from the ravages of the Revolution by Madame Dupin. This feminine influence is ever-present, preserving it from conflicts and wars and making it a haven of peace. Chenonceau boasts an exceptional museum collection of paintings by great masters: Murillo, Tintoretto, Nicolas Poussin, Correggio, Rubens, Primaticcio, Van Loo, and others, as well as a rare selection of 16th-century Flemish tapestries. The <strong>floral decorations adorning each of the sumptuously furnished rooms</strong> further enhance its refinement. A visionary château, from the Renaissance to the Age of Enlightenment, Chenonceau has constantly embraced innovation, heir to the greatest thinkers and philosophers of its time. Today, guests from all over the world discover the quality of its hospitality through a self-guided or audio-guided tour using the video iPod (available in 11 languages).
