Château de Chenonceau

The Château de Chenonceau invites you to a fascinating immersion into the heart of the French Renaissance. Nicknamed the “Ladies’ Castle” in honor of the exceptional women who built, embellished, and preserved it (Diane de Poitiers, Catherine de’ Medici, Louise of Lorraine…), this architectural masterpiece is famous for its grand arched gallery that majestically spans the Cher River.

• The Château and its Galleries: Explore a monument of rare elegance, housing exceptional Renaissance furniture, 16th and 17th-century tapestries, as well as a world-class collection of Old Master paintings (Murillo, Tintoretto, Rubens, Primaticcio…).
• The Remarkable Gardens: Stroll through the sublime French formal gardens, notably the Diane de Poitiers Garden and the Catherine de’ Medici Garden, beautifully enhanced by meticulously maintained flowerbeds, a plant maze, and a flower vegetable/cut-flower garden.
• The Maze and the Carriage Gallery: Enjoy immersive additional areas including the historical brick and laurel maze, the 16th-century farm, as well as a collection of horse-drawn carriages and period coaches.