Entrance tickets for the Château Azay le Rideau

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover one of France’s most breathtaking castles

Visit an authentic architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance

Admire the true synthesis of French and Italian savoir-faire

What to expect

Described by Balzac over lunch one day as "a facetted diamond set in the Indre", Azay-le-Rideau is one of the most famous châteaux of the Loire. Built in the early part of the 11th century, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau was burned during the Hundred Years’ War and later rebuilt during the reign of François I, by a wealthy financier.

A true synthesis between the French art of construction and the innovations in Italian architecture, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau is an authentic masterpiece of the Renaissance. Set on an island in the middle of the Indre river, this picturesque château has become...

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What to remember

Not allowed:

luggage and big items exceeding 55cm*35cm*20cm

Know in advance:

the monument is closed on 1st January, 1st May and 25th December

free admission for children under 18 years, EU citizens (18-25), disabled people and their companion, French unemployed people, Pass Education holders

free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of each month from November to March and on the European Heritage Days (the third weekend of September)

the ticket gives you access to an unguided tour of the monument

opening times: April to June and September: 9.30 am to 6pm. July and August: 9.30 am to 7 pm. October to March: 10 am to 5.15 pm.

the ticket office closes 15 min before closing time

last entry to the chateau 1-hour before closing time

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Anonymous

May 2026

From France

Facilité de réservation des billets. Visite du château de Azay le Rideau très intéressante et Excellent guide.

Visite très agréable, pas d attente. Nous avons apprécié !

August 2025

Un château superbe dans son écrin de verdure. Merci à Romane pour la qualité de sa prestation. Une visite commentée par une guilde passionnée et donc passionnante Philippe

Passionnant

August 2024

From Italy

Visita da consigliare

May 2024

Très belle visite Magnifique château

February 2024

Très bonne visite. Une guide très sympathique

August 2023

È stato necessario passare dalla biglietteria per far emettere un biglietto gratuito per nostra figlia < 18 anni ma dato che alla biglietteria non c'era coda abbiamo fatto molto presto.

July 2023

Great

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Temps de visite trop court, c’est un peu de ma faute, nous sommes arrivés vers la fin on nous a laissé rentrer et comme j’avais déjà visité le château les deux personnes qui m’accompagnaient on eu doit une visite rapide. Certes mais une visite encore merci

December 2022

From Spain