A jewel of the French Renaissance built under the patronage of Francis I, the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau is one of the most elegant châteaux in the Loire Valley. Constructed in the early 16th century by Gilles Berthelot, the king’s treasurer, this stately castle, worthy of royalty, is a true architectural splendor of the Renaissance.

Set on an island in the heart of the Indre River, the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau appears like a true jewel on the edge of a mirror of water, its facades gracefully reflected in the surface. This harmony between architecture and landscape makes it one of the most romantic monuments in Touraine.

Now a public property, explore the richly furnished and well-preserved apartments and salons, which bear witness to the Renaissance way of life and the castle’s transformations over the centuries.

A charming detour full of surprises awaits you in Azay-le-Rideau, 3.

               *Could be combined with a tour of Villandry Chateau and Gardens*