Azay-le-Rideau Castle, Azay-le-Rideau

Azay-le-Rideau Castle is a National Monument of France.

Description

The refinement of an early Renaissance château reflected in water. Standing on an island in the middle of the Indre River, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau was built during the reign of François I by a rich financier, Gilles Berthelot, who wanted his fabulous new home to combine the latest technical innovations from Italy and the art of French architecture. The château is a jewel of the early Renaissance and in the evenings during July and August, its romantic gardens come alive as the setting for the sumptuous décor of the “Dreams and Lights” (Songes et Lumières) show. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. The refinement of an early Renaissance château reflected in water.

Address & Contact

Château d’Azay-le-Rideau 37190 Azay-le-Rideau tél. : (33) (0)2 47 45 42 04 fax : (33) (0)2 47 45 26 61 chateau.azay-le-rideau@monuments-nationaux.fr

Prices

Adults: 8€ Concessions: 5€

Opening times

April 1 to June 30: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 1 to August 31: from 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. September 1 to 30: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 1 to March 31: from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 15 minutes before closing time.

Other dates closed

January 1, May 1, December 25

More Information

• See Places to visit near Azay-le-Rideau Castle for other places to visit nearby
• See Azay-le-Rideau Castle on the National Monuments website.

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