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.
Essential information to visit Chaumont Castle
Information at a glance
Where is the Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle located?
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.
No. Entry tickets include access to the entire estate—castle and gardens. Garden-only tickets aren’t available.
Visit in spring or early autumn during the Garden Festival for peak displays. Arrive early (before 10:30am) to enjoy the grounds before the crowds.
Yes, non-flash photography is allowed inside most rooms. Tripods and professional gear require special permission.
Yes. You’re welcome to take photos of the gardens and installations—they are the highlights of visiting Chaumont.
Partially. Some paths are gravel or uneven, but accessible routes are marked.
You can easily explore on your own—information booklets are available in English and French.
