Château d'Azay le Rideau

Historical sites and monuments, Park and garden

Listed or registered (CNMHS), UNESCO World Heritage

37190 AZAY-LE-RIDEAU
Tel : 02 47 45 42 04
Fax : 02 47 45 26 61
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Elegance and harmony characterise the Azay-le-Rideau castle, built on an island in the middle of the Indre. Surrounded by vast landscaped gardens, the lacy chiselled stone details of the Renaissance façades are reflected and magnified by the water. The castle was described by Balzac as a "faceted diamond set in the Indre". The main staircase is a masterpiece in itself, and the 16th and 17th century tapestries are remarkable.

Reception:
- from 02/01/2012 to 31/03/2012 from 10h00 to 17h15
- from 01/04/2012 to 30/06/2012 from 09h30 to 18h00
- from 01/07/2012 to 31/08/2012 from 09h30 to 19h00
- from 01/09/2012 to 30/09/2012 from 09h30 to 18h00
- from 01/10/2012 to 31/12/2012 from 10h00 to 17h15

Closed on 01/01, 01/05 and 25/12. Only the park is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Guided visits organised according to availability.

Associated offers :

• Spectacle nocturne : Le Miroir enchanté (Fêtes and events)

Tour conditions
(individual)

• Unaccompanied tours all year round
• Guided tours on request
• Guided tours all year round
• Pedagogique Visit

Average duration of visits : 01h30

Audio-guiding :
Visits in :
Brochures :
special conditions for groups, ask for information