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Essential information to visit Chaumont Castle

Information at a glance

Where is the Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle located?

Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle is located in the Loir-et-Cher department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, about 18 km west of Blois and roughly 200 km from Paris. It overlooks the Loire River and is best known for its art-filled interiors and expansive gardens that host The International Garden Festival.

What are the castle timings?

High season (April 1—October 31): 10am–7pm

Low season (November 1—March 31): 10am–6pm

Closed on: January 1 and December 25

Last admission: 1 hour before closing

What are my ticket options?

Tickets typically include access to the castle, gardens, and all exhibitions. You can also book combo tickets to Chaumont-sur-Loire and 1 or 2 additional castles of your choice.

How to get here?

Address: Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire, 41150 Chaumont-sur-Loire, France
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Transport options to the castle

By train

Take a train from Paris to Onzain/Chaumont-sur-Loire station (approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes), then walk 15 minutes to the entrance.

By car

Parking is available near the entrance and is free with a valid castle ticket.

Know before you go

  • Admission is free for visitors with disabilities.
  • Six parking spaces are reserved for use by disabled visitors; adapted toilets in the Donkey Stables.
  • Wheelchairs can be loaned.

Note: To avail of any or all of the above, presentation of proof of disability is a must.

  • Lockers are available at the entrance.
  • Baby changing facilities are available for parents.
  • Bottle warmers are available at the restaurant, Café du Parc.
  • On-site restaurants—open only to the castle’s visitors.
  • On-site stay
  • Pushchair shelter in the reception area.
  • Toilets are available throughout the castle.
  • Picnic areas and compost toilets are in the South entrance car park.
  • Large capacity bags and suitcases are not allowed.
  • A security check is a must for all visitors—expect delays due to this.
  • Dogs are not allowed inside the castle; they are to be kept on a short leash on the castle grounds and during the International Garden Festival.
  • Tripods and drones are not allowed.
  • Flower picking is prohibited and is a punishable offence.

Frequently asked questions about visiting Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle

Set aside at least 3–4 hours to explore the castle, gardens (during the garden festival), and art installations, at a relaxed pace.