Fast-track admission to the Château d'Azay le Rideau and admire its historical decor

The chance to explore a French Renaissance wonder and classified UNESCO World Heritage Site

A stroll in the recently renovated English gardens

The "Les Enchantements d'Azay" exhibition on the 1st floor

Description

Explore the Château d'Azay le Rideau and its gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to your fast-track ticket.

Explore this island castle, considered to be one of the best French Renaissance sites. Discover each floor and follow in the footsteps of the nobility who once lived within its walls. Entirely restored since 2017, you can admire its period furniture and decor.

You can also visit the "Les Enchantements d'Azay" exhibition on the first floor. Formerly the home of an important treasurer who worked for King Louis XII, its French Renaissance architecture is combined with innovative Italian influences.

After your visit to the Château d'Azay le Rideau, enjoy a stroll through the English gardens that were restored in 2014.

Important information

Availability: every day except 01/01, 01/05 and 25/12 (except in exceptional cases)
Hours: (given as an indication, please visit the monument's website to check opening times)
- July 1 to August 31: 9:30am-7pm
- September 1 to 30: 9:30am-6pm
- October 1 to March 31: 10am-5.15pm (closed 01/01, 01/05, 25/12)
- April 1 to June 30: 9.30am-6pm
- Please note that last access is 1 hour before closing
IMPORTANT: please make sure you select the type of ticket corresponding to the date of your visit: LOW or HIGH season. Please refer to the calendar above
- LOW SEASON: October 1 to March 31
- HIGH SEASON: April 1 to September 30
Duration: self-guided tour (tour lasts approx. 2h)
You are asked to select a principle date when booking. Please note, however, that you will be able to take the tour on the date of your choice (see expiry date on your ticket)
Luggage lockers are closed
Free:
- Free admission for participants under 18 years of age (families and school groups excluded)
- Free admission for 18 - 25 year-old nationals of European Union countries and regular non-European residents on French territory on presentation of proof
- For disabled people and their companions
- For jobseekers, on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old
- For Education Pass holders, on presentation of the pass
  PLEASE NOTE: all free pass holders must go to the ticket office to check their proof of entitlement
- Free admission on the first Sunday of each month only from November to March