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Priority entrance tickets for the Château Azay le Rideau

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Do this because

Discover one of France’s most breathtaking castles
Visit an authentic architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance
Admire the true synthesis of French and Italian savoir-faire

What to expect

Described by Balzac over lunch one day as "a facetted diamond set in the Indre", Azay-le-Rideau is one of the most famous châteaux of the Loire.

Built in the early part of the 11th century, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau was burned during the Hundred Years’ War and later rebuilt during the reign of François I, by a wealthy financier. A true synthesis between the French art of construction and the innovations in Italian architecture, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau is an authentic masterpiece of the Renaissance. Set on an island in the middle of the Indre river, this picturesque château has become an absolute jewel of the Loire Valley, incredibly pretty inside and out.

What's included

Priority entrance ticket

What's not included

Guide

Reduced price

The entrance is free for:

Children under 18 (except school groups)
EU citizens (18-25)
Disabled people
Unemployed people (proof required)
All visitors on Journées Européennes du Patrimoine on 19 and 20 September 2020

Where

19 Rue Balzac, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau, France

Meeting point:

Present your ticket at the entrance of the Château Azay le Rideau.

What to remember

During this period of reopening of the monuments, the Center des Monuments Nationaux asks its visitors to define their day and time of visit in advance. All information will be given to you on your Musement Voucher.
Ticket valid until 22 September 2021
The ticket gives you access to an unguided tour of the monument
The Centre des monuments nationaux strictly applies security measures that are decided by the French authorities
Luggage and big items exceeding 55cm*35cm*20cm will not be accepted

When

Open every day

From 1 January until 31 March at 10.00am until 5.15pm
From 1 April until 30 June at 9.30am until 6.00pm
From 1 July until 31 August at 9.30am until 7.00pm
From 1 September until 30 September at 9.30am until 6.00pm
From 1 October until 31 December at 10.00am until 5.15pm

December 24 and 31: closes at 4.15pm (last admission at 3.15pm)
Last admission at the ticket office: 1 hour before closing time
Last admission at the castle: 1 hour before closing time
The visit must come to an end at least 15 minutes before closing time

Provider

Centre des Monuments Nationaux

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

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