Overview
Book your entrance tickets to visit the Château of Azay-le-Rideau, an authentic masterpiece of the Renaissance and one of the most popular of the châteaux of the Loire valley.
Highlights
- Discover one of France’s most breathtaking castles
- Visit an authentic architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance
- Admire the true synthesis of French and Italian savoir-faire
Described by Balzac over lunch one day as "a facetted diamond set in the Indre", Azay-le-Rideau is one of the most famous châteaux of the Loire. Built in the early part of the 11th century, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau was burned during the Hundred Years’ War and later rebuilt during the reign of François I, by a wealthy financier.
A true synthesis between the French art of construction and the innovations in Italian architecture, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau is an authentic masterpiece of the Renaissance. Set on an island in the middle of the Indre river, this picturesque château has become an absolute jewel of the Loire Valley, incredibly pretty inside and out.
What's included
- Entrance ticket
- Guided tour
Meeting & pickup
Present your ticket at the entrance of the Château Azay le Rideau.
Additional info
Not allowed:
- luggage and big items exceeding 55cm*35cm*20cm
Know in advance:
- the monument is closed on 1st January, 1st May and 25th December
- free admission for children under 18 years, EU citizens (18-25), disabled people and their companion, French unemployed people, Pass Education holders
- free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of each month from November to March and on the European Heritage Days (the third weekend of September)
- the ticket gives you access to an unguided tour of the monument
- opening times: April to June and September: 9.30 am to 6pm. July and August: 9.30 am to 7 pm. October to March: 10 am to 5.15 pm.
- the ticket office closes 15 min before closing time
- last entry to the chateau 1-hour before closing time
Questions
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