Château de Chenonceau, A Castle Shaped by Women's Elegance

37150 Chenonceaux, France

"Queen in the castle, worthy of her title."

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Introduction

Chenonceau Castle is the only water castle in the Loire Valley, also known as the Ladies' Castle. It has a rich history and is famous for its elegant and perfect design. The castle is reflected in the water and surrounded by a beautiful garden. Inside the castle, visitors can admire famous paintings by various masters and the luxurious decoration of the bedrooms. The castle also features a replica of the medieval castle layout in the front courtyard, with a moat surrounding the old castle. The grand entrance gate, adorned with woodcarvings, showcases the crests of Thomas Bohier and his wife, Catherine Briçonnet, the creators of Chenonceau Castle. The crest of King Francis I, a salamander and a Latin motto, can be seen above the gate.

Address

37150 Chenonceaux, France

Opening hours

Opening hours in 2017 are from January 1st to February 3rd, 9:30-17:00
from February 4th to March 31st, 9:30-17:30
on April 19th from 19:00-19:00
from May 29th to June 30th, 9:00-19:30
from July 1st to August 31st, 9:00-20:00
in September, 9:00-19:30
from October 1st to November 5th, 9:00-18:30
from November 6th to November 12th, 9:00-18:00
from November 13th to December 31st, 9:30-17:00
on Easter (April 15th to 17th), 9:00-19:30
on Labor Day (April 29th-30th to May 1st), 9:00-19:30
on Victory in Europe Day (May 6th-8th)/Ascension Day (May 25th-28th), 9:00-19:30. Ticket counters close half an hour before the stated closing time.

Transportation

Chenonceaux train station is so small that it only has two platforms on either side of the railroad, as if it were specifically designed for the Chenonceau Castle. Upon leaving the platform, one can see signs pointing to the castle and walk along a path lined with trees to reach a small wooden ticket booth.

Phone +33-2-47234406

Website http://www.chenonceau.com