About
The Château de Chenonceau stands in the village of Chenonceaux, in the Indre-et-Loire department of France, and is reached at the address 37150 Chenonceaux. It is an elegant Renaissance château, and it is one of the best-known castles in the Loire Valley. Visitors often know it by its nickname, the Ladies' Castle, a reference to the influential women who shaped its history.
What makes the château distinctive
The building is set over the River Cher, which flows beneath it. Its arched bridge is the feature most often remembered, and it gives the château a light, almost floating look from the water's edge. The setting makes it a rewarding place to see from the outside as well as from within.
What a visit offers
- The château itself, with its Renaissance architecture and the story of the women connected to it.
- Beautiful gardens surrounding the building, suited to a slow walk.
- The arched bridge over the river, one of the château's defining features.
Because the château is a single, focused site, it works well as a half-day or full-day stop. Many visitors pair it with other castles in the Loire Valley, since the region is rich in such places.
For details before you travel, you can call the château on +33 2 47 23 90 07. Chenonceaux is a small village, so plan your route in advance and allow time to enjoy the grounds and the view across the river.