Château d'Azay-le-Rideau Entrance Ticket, Loire Valley - Renaissance Castle & English Gardens

The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is a French Renaissance castle in the beautiful Loire Valley that blends 16th-century building styles in an innovative way. Built between 1518 and 1527, it has stood on its island in the Indre River since the reign of Francis I and is surrounded by 8 hectares of English-style gardens.

Inside the Renaissance Château

A major restoration has recently brought back its slate roofing and early 16th-century framework. Check out the lavishly furnished rooms, the intricately decorated staircase within the castle walls and the amazing ceiling decorations. Wander past tapestries that tell stories of long ago and through the grand hall, and imagine the lives of French nobility.

Stroll the 19th-Century English Gardens

Outside the château lie the 19th-century English-style gardens. Walk along peaceful paths between well-kept flowerbeds and lawns and enjoy the view of the château that seems to float on its island.