Landmarks

Chenonceau Castle & Gardens Tickets

Name: Chenonceau Castle & Gardens Tickets
Start: 2026-07-18T09:00:00
End: 2026-07-18T17:30:00
Location: Château de Chenonceau

Chenonceau Castle garden maze surrounded by lush greenery in France.

Grand hallway with chandeliers at Chenonceau Castle, France.

Chenonceau Castle interior with wooden cabinets displaying porcelain collections.

Chenonceau Castle interior with ornate paintings and floral wallpaper.

Open today

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(7,350)

Ives C

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Loved this castle. The history was important, relevant and you were able to follow it, see it and feel it. The castle visit was very well organized. Additionally and personally I thought this castle was more elegant, cozy and full of relatable history. My favorite

Connie S

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

Fairy tale Chateau and setting. The gardens are lovely, particularly Diane's garden. My favorite though were the working gardens with veg, herbs, and evidence of what it might have been like in the days of the king.

Antonio L

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

La facilità e la semplicità con cui ho acquistato i biglietti. Durante il mio viaggio di trasferimento al castello mi sono anticipato senza fare file e sono entrato subito senza problemi.

Gérard P

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

We enjoyed our visits to the Château de Chenonceau and the Château du Clos Lucé. We still have the Château de Chambord to visit next week.

Rodolfo S

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

The entrance to the castle is very well organized. The place is very clean, and the staff is very attentive to visitors' needs. The signage is excellent. The place is spectacular!!!

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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What our guests say
Ives C
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Loved this castle. The history was important, relevant and you were able to follow it, see it and feel it. The castle visit was very well organized. Additionally and personally I thought this castle was more elegant, cozy and full of relatable history. My favorite
Salaun A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We were able to get through security very quickly. The barcodes were scannable. We didn't need to print the tickets.
Silvia H
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
From online tickets to leaving the parking lot, everything was extremely well organized. -Water mist!- EVERYTHING WAS WELL MAINTAINED
María F
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Fast, convenient, and easy. A wonderful experience.
Heinz H
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A very charming little castle with a beautiful garden

These tickets are valid until 31 Dec, 2026.

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).