ArrayYour Experience
The château 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.
Both the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire 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 chateau, 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 chateau had none. 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. In 2020, the theme is “Return to Mother Earth”. It is open until 1st Nov 2020.
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From 12EUR
Save time and skip the lines at the beautiful 10th-century castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire
Explore the lavishly furnished rooms, the grand spiral staircase and see the many works of art on display
Enjoy stunning views of the Loire Valley from the terraces
Stroll through the stables, known for being well-equipped and modern
Admire the green masterpieces that are part of the International Garden Festival
Know Before You Go
COVID-19 Safety Measures
Wearing a mask or a visor is required for all personnel in contact with the public. It is mandatory for guests to wear one as well. The mask is essential in indoor spaces and highly recommended in Festival gardens
All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned
To ensure comfort and safety, the entrances and exits are differentiated
Specific routes are marked to avoid the crossing of people in the parks as in the gardens. These one-way trips will allow the respect of physical distancing and barrier gestures
Throughout your visit and in several places on the site, you will be able to disinfect and wash your hands
All points of sale (ticket office, shops) are fitted with protective plexiglass
Important Information
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
Parking spaces are also available in the village of Chaumont-sur-Loire and along the banks of the Loire
Most areas are accessible to people with reduced mobility
There are luggage lockers available
Dogs are allowed at the International Garden Festival but not in the château
A free information leaflet is available in the following languages:
French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Japanese and Chinese
Multimedia guides are available at the entrance at an extra cost of 4 euros
Timings
The Domaine opens at 10:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM
The Château opens at 10:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM (last admission is at 6:15 PM)
Closed Dates
1 Jan and 25 Dec
Discounted Tickets
Ages 12-18yrs enjoy reduced ticket prices (carry a valid photo ID)
Strict Cancellation Policy
Cannot be canceled, amended or rescheduled
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the venue
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
Your ticket redemption point is at Château de Chaumont, 41150 Chaumont-sur-Loire, France
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
Towards Bordeaux: exit 17 (Blois) – 30 minutes
Towards Paris: exit 18 (Amboise) – 30 minutes
A85 motorway
Exit 12 Saint Aignan – 30 minutes
Free car park
By Train and Shuttle
From Paris-Austerlitz station, get off at Onzain/Chaumont-sur-Loire station. This takes around 1hr 40 (Intercités train)
From St Pierre des Corps station, get off at Onzain/Chaumont-sur-Loire station. This takes around 20 minutes (TER train)
From 23 Apr to 1 Nov 2020, a shuttle service will be running between Onzain/Chaumont-sur-Loire station and the Domaine, connecting with a train from and to Paris in the morning and in the late afternoon
Validity
This ticket is valid on the date selected during checkout
Priority access to the Domaine de Chaumont
Priority access to the château
A pass for the International Garden Festival
Access to the Goualoup Park
Entry into the vegetable garden and greenhouse
Access to the Gardeners Court Gallery
Entry into the Bee Barn
Multimedia guides
Personal expenses
Food