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Attraction · Chenonceaux · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Chateau de Chenonceau in Chenonceaux

Chateau de Chenonceau is an attraction in Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 220 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

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Audio tour · Chateau de Chenonceau

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You're standing at the Château de Chenonceau, in the Loire Valley. Take a look at the water. This château doesn't sit beside the river, it spans it. That long gallery on arches stretches right across the Cher. It's one of the best-known châteaux in France, and after Versailles, the most visited.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Every day 09:00-19:00
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Chateau de Chenonceau open?

Every day 09:00-19:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Chateau de Chenonceau wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 220 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Chateau de Chenonceau, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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