Expect art in the least likely places when you visit the Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle by the river. Stroll through the estate, and admire its lavishly furnished rooms and contemporary art collections.
Highlights
Highlights
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As you walk past the lavishly furnished rooms and the grand spiral staircase, you will understand why this castle has hosted European royalty across the years.
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After you've seen the castle's interior and adored the adornments, then head outside to visit the late 19th-century stables, where you'll find harnesses made by Hermès.
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Wander the grounds and discover contemporary art installations both in and out of the castle – anticipate the surreal around every bend and don't forget to check out the International Garden Festival!
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Did you know? The Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle was built around 1,000 years ago to manage borders.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Entry to the Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
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Entry to the International Garden Festival
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Entry to
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Goualoup Park
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Vegetable garden and greenhouse
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Gardeners Court Gallery
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Bee Barn
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Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Your experience
Your experience
The castle in Chaumont-sur-Loire has lived a colorful history. It was burned to the ground by King Louis XI in the 15th century and changed hands from Catherine de Medici to Diane de Poitiers in the 16th century. Unusually for a French castle, the castle managed to escape significant damage during the revolution. Still, it is a place full of surprises, being both a historical monument and an art and nature center.
About the castle
Both the Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle and the International Garden Festival make up the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire. During your visit, you will get to admire the beautifully furnished rooms, the grand spiral staircase, and several works of art on display. The most impressive feature of the castle, though, is the stunning view over the Loire from the terraces. Another highlight is the stables. Prince Amédée de Broglie is credited for upgrading it with running water and electric lamps at a time when even the grandest castle had none.
International Garden Festival
There is also the International Garden Festival that takes place every year. It brings together garden designers from all over the world to use their imagination to create a garden based on the annual theme. Landscapers of this edition will work on a garden that is beautiful, organic, restorative, comforting, innovative, and economical. Needless to say, the designers of the 30 gardens are going to surprise and amaze you with their inventiveness!
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
Accessibility
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Most areas are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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There are luggage lockers available.
Additional information
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The main car park is on the hillside (south entrance of the domain – rue des Argillons). Priority is given to people with reduced mobility and families with pushchairs.
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Parking spaces are also available in the village of Chaumont-sur-Loire and along the banks of the Loire.
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Dogs are allowed at the International Garden Festival but not in the castle.
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A free information leaflet is available in the following languages: French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Japanese, and Chinese.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
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Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the venue
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
Ticket Redemption Point
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Your ticket redemption point is at Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, 41150 Chaumont-sur-Loire, France
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To locate the ticket redemption point on Google Maps, simply search for - Château de Chaumont
Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point
Getting There
By Car
- You can get to Chaumont-sur-Loire along the D 952 (on the right bank) and D 751 subsidiary roads
A10 Motorway
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Towards Bordeaux: exit 17 (Blois) – 30 minutes
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Towards Paris: exit 18 (Amboise) – 30 minutes
A85 motorway
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Exit 12 Saint Aignan – 30 minutes
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Free car park
By Train and Shuttle
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From Paris-Austerlitz station, get off at Onzain/Chaumont-sur-Loire station. This takes around 1hr 40 (Intercités train)
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From St Pierre des Corps station, get off at Onzain/Chaumont-sur-Loire station. This takes around 20 minutes (TER train)
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