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Château de Chenonceau

Chenonceau spans the Cher, with a gallery over the water and formal gardens on either side. Its river setting shapes the whole château visit.

Château de Chenonceau

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Why go

The building's relationship to the Cher is hard to grasp from a single viewpoint. Walk through the gallery, then step out to compare the garden layouts and see the château across the water. Those shifts in perspective explain why this site feels different from a residence set on dry ground.

What to look for

  • Walk the gallery over the river and compare the formal gardens.

Useful to know

  • Make room for the riverside views and both garden areas after the interiors.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 90–150 min

World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.

Opening information

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Europe/Paris · Oct 3, 2026 / Nov 3, 2026

Monday
09:00–17:30
Tuesday
09:00–17:30
Wednesday
09:00–17:30
Thursday
09:00–17:30
Friday
09:00–17:30
Saturday
09:00–17:30
Sunday
09:00–17:30
Official visitor information

Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.

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