Azay-le-Rideau Castle tickets and tours
Private Tour of Châteaux Azay, Langeais, Villandry with Wine Tasting
Book this all-inclusive day tour in Loire Valley. You'll visit the castle of Azay-le-Rideau, the castle of Langeais, Villandry's gardens and enjoy lunch in a winery near Chinon.
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Entrance tickets for the Château Azay le Rideau
Book your entrance tickets to visit the Château of Azay-le-Rideau, an authentic masterpiece of the Renaissance and one of the most popular of the châteaux of the Loire valley.
Half-day sidecar tour of the Loire Valley from Tours
Discover the best of the Loire Valley in half a day on board a vintage sidecar. Visit the Loire castles and wineries with your local sider-guide.
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The inside story
Described by Balzac over lunch one day as "a facetted diamond set in the Indre", Azay-le-Rideau is one of the most famous châteaux of the Loire.
Built in the early part of the 11th century, Azay-le-Rideau Castle was burned during the Hundred Years’ War, and later rebuilt during the reign of François I, by a wealthy financier. A true synthesis between the French art of construction and the innovations in Italian architecture, Azay-le-Rideau Castle is an authentic masterpiece of the Renaissance. Set on an island in the middle of the Indre river, this picturesque château has become one of the most popular of the châteaux of the Loire valley.
