Practical information

Find here all the practical information to prepare your visit of the castle of Azay-le-Rideau.

Visuel détail du lit Renaissance du château

Opening hours

September 1 to 30
9:30 am - 6 pm

October 1 to March 31
10 am - 5:15 pm

From April 1 to June 30
9:30 am - 6 pm

From July 1 to August 31
9:30 am - 7 pm

Last access to the monument, one hour before closing time.

Free access to the park during the last hour.
Closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25.

Rates

Rates applicable from 1 January 2024.

The ticket gives you access to the whole monument and its park.

Ticket office

For individuals

 

Individual rate

13 €

Free of charge

 
  • Under 18 years old
  • 18-25 years old (citizens of European Union countries and regular non-European residents on French territory)
  • Disabled person and his/her companion
  • Job seekers (upon presentation of a certificate of less than 6 months)
  • Education pass (valid)
  • The first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December
Free

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Special rate (partnerships)

 
CEZAM card11,50 €
Combined ticket for the château of Azay-le-Rideau and the château of Angers20 €

Group rate

 

From 20 paying adults

Any person coming with a tourism professional with no minimum number of people

11,50 €

 

Audioguide

 
Audioguides are available in 5 languages (French, English, German, Italian, Spanish). 
A junior version is available in French.		3 €
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Methods of payment

  • cash
  • credit cards
  • check
  • culture check
  • vacation voucher (ANCV)
  • Lire check (only in store)

Access and transport

Castle of Azay-le-Rideau

19, rue Balzac
37190 Azay-le-Rideau
How to get there

By car

A10 from Paris, then A85 direction Angers, exit number 9 then D751
A10 from Poitiers, exit number 25 then D760 and D57
A 85, exit number 9, then D751 
The castle of Azay-le-Rideau is located in the heart of the village of Azay-le-Rideau.
Numerous parking lots are available.

By bike

Azay-le-Rideau is located on the Indre à Vélo and Loire à Vélo bicycle routes.
The monument has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label and offers all the services needed to access it comfortably by bicycle.
Please note: the bicycle park is only open during the castle's opening hours.

By train

Azay-le-Rideau is served by the SNCF Tours-Chinon line.
The station is accessible on foot (2.1 km).

Services and conditions of visit

  • Dogs are allowed on a leash in the park and in a carrier bag in the castle.
  • Strollers allowed in the park, not allowed in the castle.
  • Photos allowed in the castle without flash.
  • Restaurant/tea house "Le Lavoir" open from Easter to the end of September.
  • Picnics not permitted in the monument grounds.

In situation of handicap

Discover the services and conditions for people with disabilities.

Consult the dedicated page

vigipirate plan

Niveau : Urgence attentat du plan Vigipirate

To ensure the safety of visitors, the monument applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. To find out more

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