Magical, historic, and breathtaking - discover the castles of France.
Château de Chambord
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Placed on the first list of historical monuments in France in 1840, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, Chambord is one of the most amazing constructions of the Renaissance.
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The château is open all year long, except for 1 January and 25 December.
Opening hours:
Peak season: from 30 March to 27 october : 9 A.M-6 P.M
Off season: from 28 october to 29 March : 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Last entry ½ hour before château closing.
The French formal gardens close 1/2 hour before château closing.
Free access to the park all year round.
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45 minutes from Maison de Chabris.
Château de Chenonceau
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The history of the Château de Chenonceau is defined by a an almost uninterrupted succession of women who built, embellished, protected, restored and saved it.
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1 January - 2 January: 9:30 to 17:30
3 January - 8 April: 9:30 to 16:30
9 April - 29 May: 9:00 to 17:30
30 May - 8 July: 9:00 to 18:00
9 July - 28 August: 9:00 to 19:00
29 August - 30 September: 9:00 to 18:30
1st October - 1st November: 9:00 to 17:30
2 November - 16 December: 9:30 to 16:30
17 - 31 December: 9:30 to 17:30
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45 minutes from Maison de Chabris.
Château de Cheverny
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Inhabited by the same family for over 6 centuries, the Château de Cheverny, its gardens, its labyrinth and its 3D Tintin exhibition will give family and friends an unforgettable experience.
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Usual opening times
Opening hours of ticket office (castle closes 30 minutes later) :
From 01/04 till 30/09
non-stop from 9.15am till 6pm; except from 2/07 to 31/08: 9.15am till 6.30pm
From 01/01 till 31/03 and from 01/10 till 31/12
non-stop from 10am till 5pm.
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25 minutes from Maison de Chabris.
Château de Valençay
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The Valençay estate is a major French heritage destination, with a rich and singular history that started during the Renaissance with the Estampes family, before becoming the home of the illustrious Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, an unparalleled diplomat and minister to Napoleon. The château features an abundance of historical furnishings, as well as a large park spanning some 50 hectares, alternating between gardens and forests. It also played an important role during World War II, as a storehouse for works of art from the Louvre.
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Everyday
March (to 18th) from September : 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
October, November (to 12th): 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
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12 minutes from Maison de Chabris.