What is there to see near Château d'Azay-le-Rideau?

Nearby: château de Montsoreau (30.8 km), château de Villandry (9.8 km), forteresse royale de Chinon (20.1 km), château d'Ussé (13.2 km). Each one can become a detour on your route.

How do I buy tickets for Château d'Azay-le-Rideau?

Tickets for Château d'Azay-le-Rideau are sold online (Tiqets ticketing, instant confirmation, tickets on your phone). The booking link is on this page.

When was Château d'Azay-le-Rideau created?

Wikidata gives 1510 as its date of creation or foundation.

Is Château d'Azay-le-Rideau a protected monument?

Yes: classified historical monument (18/4/1914) (source: Wikidata).

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Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is located in the town of Azay-le-Rideau in the French département of Indre-et-Loire. Built between 1518 and 1527, this château is considered one of the foremost examples of early French renaissance architecture. Set on an island in the middle of the Indre river, this picturesque château has become one of the most popular of the châteaux of the Loire valley.

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Key facts

Created: 1510
Listed as: classified historical monument (18/4/1914)
Location: Azay-le-Rideau
Official website: azay-le-rideau.monuments-nationaux.fr

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Nearby

château de Montsoreau, 30.8 km away
château de Villandry, 9.8 km away
forteresse royale de Chinon, 20.1 km away
château d'Ussé, 13.2 km away
château de Langeais, 8.6 km away
château du Rivau, 20.3 km away
basilique Saint-Martin de Tours, 22.1 km away
château de Candé, 15.6 km away

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see near Château d'Azay-le-Rideau?: Nearby: château de Montsoreau (30.8 km), château de Villandry (9.8 km), forteresse royale de Chinon (20.1 km), château d'Ussé (13.2 km). Each one can become a detour on your route.
How do I buy tickets for Château d'Azay-le-Rideau?: Tickets for Château d'Azay-le-Rideau are sold online (Tiqets ticketing, instant confirmation, tickets on your phone). The booking link is on this page.
When was Château d'Azay-le-Rideau created?: Wikidata gives 1510 as its date of creation or foundation.
Is Château d'Azay-le-Rideau a protected monument?: Yes: classified historical monument (18/4/1914) (source: Wikidata).

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Facts and key figures: the Wikipedia article “Château d'Azay-le-Rideau” (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0), retrieved on 2026-08-05. Opening hours and prices are deliberately left out: they change too fast to be reliable anywhere but the official website.