Château De Chenonceau Tickets

The Chateau de Chenonceau, a French chateau located in the Loire Valley is one of France's most visited tourist attractions, with over 700,000 visitors each year. The Chateau was built in the 16th century and is known for its beautiful architecture and grounds. Here, you can also admire and relish in some interesting historical facts, stories of this awesome castle. 

Château de Chenonceau has been owned by several owners over the centuries since its construction in the 16th century. This fort is also considered one of the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture originally built by Jean le Viste, an influential courtier of King Francis I. Later, it became the home of Catherine de Médicis and Diane de Poitiers, influential figures in French history. After this period, it was bought by Jacques Weiss who renovated the stately building before selling it to Ambassador Henri Menier in 1906. He added an English-style garden to the château and completed many other restorations before his death in 1913.

Today, the fort is one of the most important historic and cultural monuments in France with stunning features including vaulted ceilings and ornate wall hangings; newly-renovated grounds. It also features the lush greenery and excellent views of the estate; and an extensive collection of fine art and antiques that evoke life during its heyday as a royal residence.

• In 1547, King Henry II gifted the castle to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers.
• The castle became known as the "ladies' castle" because it was later owned by two powerful women: Catherine de Medici and Louise de Lorraine-Guise.
• Chenonceau was one of the first castles in Europe to be lit by electricity, thanks to its owner at the time, Claude Monet's wife, Camille Pissarro.
• During World War II, the German destroyed the bridge spanning the River Cher so they could slow down the Allied advance. It was rebuilt after the war.
• The castle is home to many works of art, including paintings by Raphael and Rubens.
• The exquisite gardens of Château de Chenonceau were some of the earliest examples of classic French gardening. Developed during the Renaissance, these gardens feature geometric designs and densely planted areas creating an atmosphere of lavishness and abundance and were designed by Catherine de Medici herself.
• Every year, Chenonceau hosts a music festival called "Le Festival des Jardins” where you can enjoy live music while strolling through the gardens.
• In 2014, Chenonceau castle was ranked as France's second most-visited historical monument (after the Versailles palace).

Explore the castle room, one of the many extravagant rooms located inside Château de Chenonceau. You get to witness its grand size and luxurious decorations that characterise the room. The walls are adorned with tapestries and paintings, and the floors are covered in beautiful carpets. A large fireplace at one end of the room and a balcony at the other end overlooking the castle grounds - is a sight to behold.

Appreciate the impressive museum collection which includes furniture from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries and many paintings. It also contains several unusual objets d'art, such as a 16th-century automaton in the form of a lion, which was intended to be used as a watchdog. You will also get to admire other notable items including a diamond-encrusted snuff box that belongs to Marie Antoinette and a set of silver cutlery made for Napoleon Bonaparte.

Visit the Medici Gallery at the Château de Chenonceau, one of the most remarkable legacies of the Renaissance era. Built in the sixteenth century, in the gallery you will get to witness two wings of the château, lavishly decorated with paintings and sculptures. Today, it remains one of the best-preserved examples of Renaissance art and architecture, which you can explore by booking your Château de Chenonceau tickets.