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.