The famous castles of the Loire Valley open their doors to you!
Around the most prestigious estates such as Chenonceau, Amboise or Ussé stand lesser known but equally majestic monuments. This mix of nature and culture will give you a unique experience, ideal for lovers of history and heritage.
To accompany you and tell you the story of these exceptional sites, call on our tour guides.
Château of Cheverny
This private château is still lived in; it is the most beautifully furnished château in the Loire Valley. It served as a model to Hergé for Moulinsart, Tintin's château. It is surrounded by a park, part of which - 6 different gardens and the kennel - can be visited.
Opening times
Opening days :
- monday from 09h15 to 18h00
- tuesday from 09h15 to 18h00
- wednesday from 09h15 to 18h00
- thursday from 09h15 to 18h00
- friday from 09h15 to 18h00
- saturday from 09h15 to 18h00
- sunday from 09h15 to 18h00
Opening days :
- monday from 09h15 to 18h30
- tuesday from 09h15 to 18h30
- wednesday from 09h15 to 18h30
- thursday from 09h15 to 18h30
- friday from 09h15 to 18h30
- saturday from 09h15 to 18h30
- sunday from 09h15 to 18h30
Opening days :
- monday from 09h15 to 18h30
- tuesday from 09h15 to 18h30
- wednesday from 09h15 to 18h30
- thursday from 09h15 to 18h30
- friday from 09h15 to 18h30
- saturday from 09h15 to 18h30
- sunday from 09h15 to 18h30
Opening days :
- monday from 09h15 to 18h00
- tuesday from 09h15 to 18h00
- wednesday from 09h15 to 18h00
- thursday from 09h15 to 18h00
- friday from 09h15 to 18h00
- saturday from 09h15 to 18h00
- sunday from 09h15 to 18h00
Opening days :
- monday from 09h15 to 18h00
- tuesday from 09h15 to 18h00
- wednesday from 09h15 to 18h00
- thursday from 09h15 to 18h00
- friday from 09h15 to 18h00
- saturday from 09h15 to 18h00
- sunday from 09h15 to 18h00
Opening days :
- monday from 10h00 to 17h00
- tuesday from 10h00 to 17h00
- wednesday from 10h00 to 17h00
- thursday from 10h00 to 17h00
- friday from 10h00 to 17h00
- saturday from 10h00 to 17h00
- sunday from 10h00 to 17h00
Opening days :
- monday from 10h00 to 17h00
- tuesday from 10h00 to 17h00
- wednesday from 10h00 to 17h00
- thursday from 10h00 to 17h00
- friday from 10h00 to 17h00
- saturday from 10h00 to 17h00
- sunday from 10h00 to 17h00
Certification labels
- Ambassadeur Val de Loire
- Démarche d'excellence grands sites
- Vegetable garden
- Listed or registered (CNMHS)
Prices & Payment methods
- Full adult price : From 14,50€ to 24€
- Child rate : From 10,50€ to 19€
- Discount rate : From 10,50€ to 19€
- Group rate Adulte : From 8,50€ to 17€
Payment methods
- Debit cards
- Cheques
- Holiday vouchers
- Cash
Description
Description of heritage
Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
Sophistication of its charming decor. You will see: paintings by the masters, tapestries by the Paris workshops, 17th century Flander tapistries, a remarkable Louis 15th clock, a rare Louis 14th chest of drawers, the kings bed, and a thousand other jewels... Also, the chateau is known for its hunting hounds. Only for visitors to the chateau: Permanant exhibit dedicated to Tintin, The Secrets of Moulinsart. Moulinsart was inspired by Cheverny. Thanks to this exhibit, Tintin, Haddock and Professeur Tournesol relive the events that took place around this mythic chateau. Self visit only: chateau and gardens with notice (11 languages). Other possibility: visit with the permanent exhibit and/or the discovery of the park and canal in coach and electric boat (from April to November). When you comDescriptif du parc et jardin
Sophistication of its charming decor. You will see: paintings by the masters, tapestries by the Paris workshops, 17th century Flander tapistries, a remarkable Louis 15th clock, a rare Louis 14th chest of drawers, the kings bed, and a thousand other jewels... Also, the chateau is known for its hunting hounds. Only for visitors to the chateau: Permanant exhibit dedicated to Tintin, The Secrets of Moulinsart. Moulinsart was inspired by Cheverny. Thanks to this exhibit, Tintin, Haddock and Professeur Tournesol relive the events that took place around this mythic chateau. Self visit only: chateau and gardens with notice (11 languages). Other possibility: visit with the permanent exhibit and/or the discovery of the park and canal in coach and electric boat (from April to November). When you comDescriptif du musée
Sophistication of its charming decor. You will see: paintings by the masters, tapestries by the Paris workshops, 17th century Flander tapistries, a remarkable Louis 15th clock, a rare Louis 14th chest of drawers, the kings bed, and a thousand other jewels... Also, the chateau is known for its hunting hounds. Only for visitors to the chateau: Permanant exhibit dedicated to Tintin, The Secrets of Moulinsart. Moulinsart was inspired by Cheverny. Thanks to this exhibit, Tintin, Haddock and Professeur Tournesol relive the events that took place around this mythic chateau. Self visit only: chateau and gardens with notice (11 languages). Other possibility: visit with the permanent exhibit and/or the discovery of the park and canal in coach and electric boat (from April to November). When you comDescriptif du site et monument historique
Sophistication of its charming decor. You will see: paintings by the masters, tapestries by the Paris workshops, 17th century Flander tapistries, a remarkable Louis 15th clock, a rare Louis 14th chest of drawers, the kings bed, and a thousand other jewels... Also, the chateau is known for its hunting hounds. Only for visitors to the chateau: Permanant exhibit dedicated to Tintin, The Secrets of Moulinsart. Moulinsart was inspired by Cheverny. Thanks to this exhibit, Tintin, Haddock and Professeur Tournesol relive the events that took place around this mythic chateau. Self visit only: chateau and gardens with notice (11 languages). Other possibility: visit with the permanent exhibit and/or the discovery of the park and canal in coach and electric boat (from April to November).
Spoken languages
- French
- English
Catering
- Restauration sur place
Services
- Shop
Facilities
- Picnic area
- Bar / refreshment bar
- Shop
- Luggage storage
- Hall hire
- Parking
- Catering on site
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Bus parking
Group
Groups accepted
- Maximum group size: 50
- Minimum group size: 20
Visit
- French
- English
- Spanish
Average duration of the group visit: 01h30
Average duration of the individual visit:01h30
Activities
On site
- Temporary exhibitions