Landmarks

Chenonceau Castle & Gardens Tickets

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9:00am - 7:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 31 Dec, 2026 without worrying about committing to a date today

4.8/5(7,366)

Andreas H

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The castle offers a wonderful view, especially from the riverbank (and also from the other side of the river). The gardens are pleasant to look at. The multi-level bridge over the river is particularly interesting. A tour of the castle is enjoyable. The castle is located a bit out of the way, but the detour is worth it.

Step into the Ladies’ Castle of the Loire Valley—a legacy shaped by powerful women like Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.

Use the free multilingual brochure as your guide through opulent rooms, from royal chambers and a private chapel to a state-of-the-art kitchen complex.

Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.

Don’t miss the Domes and Carriage Galleries—featuring a 16th-century vaulted wine cellar and a striking display of historical coaches.

Entry to Chenonceau Castle

Access to the gardens

Visitor's brochure in 18 languages

Choice of time slot

Audio/live guide

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 31 Dec, 2026.

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Andreas H
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
The castle offers a wonderful view, especially from the riverbank (and also from the other side of the river). The gardens are pleasant to look at. The multi-level bridge over the river is particularly interesting. A tour of the castle is enjoyable. The castle is located a bit out of the way, but the detour is worth it.
Silvia H
Couple
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2 weeks ago
From online tickets to leaving the parking lot, everything was extremely well organized. -Water mist!- EVERYTHING WAS WELL MAINTAINED
Aida P
Family
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Last week
A great way to get tickets without waiting in line and at a great price. The castle is definitely worth the visit.
Aida M
Family
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Last week
You can buy tickets easily, skip the lines, and the area is absolutely beautiful.
Jacob I
Group
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Last week
Splendid castle and gardens A wonderful experience

Step into one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles—Chenonceau. Known as the “Ladies’ Castle,” it spans the Cher River and offers a deep dive into a period of French history that was shaped by powerful women.

Getting started

Arrive at Chenonceau and present your pre-booked ticket at the entrance in exchange for a timed-stamped entry ticket. Expect a brief security check before entering the castle grounds.

What to expect

Chenonceau Castle is a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture built over the Cher River, known as the Ladies’ Castle for its female patrons. Wander through the chateau at your own pace, discovering rooms once occupied by queens and noblewomen.

Features

Chapel: A vaulted Gothic chapel with stained-glass windows that survived the French Revolution.

Royal bedrooms: Lavishly decorated rooms, including those of Catherine de' Medici and Diane de Poitiers.

Gallery bridge: A long ballroom-style gallery stretching over the river, offering scenic views through arched windows.

Kitchens: Located in the castle’s foundations, showcasing 16th-century culinary tools and layouts.

Formal gardens: Two elegant gardens—Diane’s and Catherine’s—featuring geometric flowerbeds, fountains, and walking paths.

Wrapping up

After your self-guided tour, feel free to relax in the estate’s gardens or explore the surrounding Loire Valley at your own pace.

Accessibility

The castle, shop, restaurant, and restrooms are accessible to people with disabilities.

Guide dogs are accepted without reservation.

Additional information

Dogs should otherwise be kept on a leash in the gardens and small dogs should be carried in the arms or a basket inside the castle.

Children under 7 years of age can enter for free.

You can exchange your voucher directly at the castle ticket office or at the machine to receive your time-stamped entry ticket.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

Ticket Redemption Point

Your ticket redemption point is Château de Chenonceau

Address: 37150 Chenonceaux, France.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Accessibility

The Chenonceau castle is wheelchair accessible. People with reduced mobility can book a wheelchair free of charge (when doing so, they will be asked to leave an ID as a deposit).