About
A fairytale castle built over a river, known as the ladies' castle.
Why go
- Feels like stepping into a different chapter of french history
- A real-life fairytale
- A memory that will sit in your chest for the rest of your life
Must try
- Walk the grand gallery over the river
- Diane de poitiers’ garden
- Catherine de’ medici’s garden
- See it from the water by boat
- The green maze
Pro tips
- Visit in the late afternoon for golden light
- Rent a rowboat to see it from the river
- Train paris montparnasse → chenonceaux ~1h47
- Visit as a day trip from paris by train via tours
- Stay a few nights in the loire valley to explore more
Good to know
- Book ahead at the entrance to go inside
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (48332 reviews)
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Phone: +33 2 47 23 90 07