Landmarks

Chenonceau Castle & Gardens Tickets

Name: Chenonceau Castle & Gardens Tickets
Start: 2025-11-16T09:00:00
End: 2025-11-16T17:30:00
Location: Château de Chenonceau

Chenonceau Castle gallery with checkered floor and chandeliers.

Chenonceau Castle interior with ornate fireplace and classic paintings.

Pathway lined with trees and stone sphinxes at Chenonceau Castle, France.

Stone urns with floral decorations at Chenonceau Castle gardens.

Open today

09:30am - 04:30pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 31 Dec, 2025 without worrying about committing to a date today

4.8/5

(7,272)

Helen

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Beautiful setting with the forest, the autumnal trees and the gardens. It is even a lovely, and close, walk from the railway. I loved the fact that so much, if not all, of the contents of the chateau are original 16th, 17th century pieces, including the floors and ceilings. I loved learning about the history behind Chenonceau, including the information about the Resistance's role during WWII. I also loved that no photos could be taken inside, so no people continually taking selfies! A very relaxing and informative experience. Thank you.

Girard

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Resetvation ticket worked very well, clear. Nothing to say about the parking lot, accessible and close to the château. the tour of the château was very good, with a numbered tour direction, very practical so as not to forget anything. would recommend it to anyone. very beautiful château.

Tyler

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The experience was fun. A bit tricky to get here from Paris, but both the chateau and house were amazing. The only problem was that the Chateau was much further away then the castle and the house of Davinci, and nobody could offer a solution on how to get there. It was only after we arrived at the cheaeau by uber, that we discovered the train that take you into town does in fact go to the chateau, however we went to Davinci's house first, so we discovered that too late. Other than that, everything was smooth sailing.

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, 2025.

4.8
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What our guests say
Helen
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Beautiful setting with the forest, the autumnal trees and the gardens. It is even a lovely, and close, walk from the railway. I loved the fact that so much, if not all, of the contents of the chateau are original 16th, 17th century pieces, including the floors and ceilings. I loved learning about the history behind Chenonceau, including the information about the Resistance's role during WWII. I also loved that no photos could be taken inside, so no people continually taking selfies! A very relaxing and informative experience. Thank you.
Donatella
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
maintenance is great and it is also very clean but the thing that I really loved was precisely reliving the moments in history Long live Catherine De Medici
Paulette
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Chenencou cadtke as intriguing and lovely as described. It was our favorite castle of all that we visited. We paired it with a visit to Clos Luce. Leonardo was truly a genius. This was a magnificent day.
Michael
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Just another rich guy's home. Nice architecture and gardens. Good reason for a revolution.
Claude
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Very beautiful chateau, the rooms are well appointed, the gardens very well maintained.

These tickets are valid until 31 Dec, 2025.

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.

Château de Chenonceau

Monday	09:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:00am
Tuesday	09:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:00am
Wednesday	09:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:00am
Thursday	09:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:00am
Friday	09:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:00am
Saturday	09:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:00am
Sunday	09:30am - 04:30pm	last entry 03:00am

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).