Welcome to the castle of Azay-le-Rideau

Vue du château d'azay le rideau et son miroir d'eau
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Price : 16€

Free admission for under 26-year-old residents of the EU
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UNESCO, Tourism & Handicap

In Touraine, visit a jewel of the French Renaissance built under the patronage of François I.

Read the history of the castle

Exhibition

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Hidden Portraits / Portraits Cachés

From 28 June to 2 November 2025

Current exhibition

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The castle's fifth centenary

Festive event
all day

An immersive show, an night stroll, an exhibition, historical demonstrations and more... To celebrate this historic anniversary, the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is offering a brand new summer programme.

Exterior view of the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

The unmissable

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The Biencourt salon

The Biencourt salon

A must-see

article | 10 min

South facade of château d'Azay-le-Rideau

The architecture of the château

Art & Architecture

article | 10 min

The grand staircase

A must-see

article | 7 min

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Passion Monuments loyalty card from the Centre des monuments nationaux

The Passion monuments loyalty program

Enjoy unlimited access to the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau! The Passion Monuments card opens the doors to more than 80 monuments throughout France. A must for heritage lovers.

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The castle seen by...
« While climbing a ridge I admired for the first time the castle of Azay, a faceted diamond set by the Indre river, mounted on pillars covered with flowers. »
Honoré de Balzac (1790 - 1850)