The chateau is lovely to wander around at your leisure and there are information sheets in the rooms for you to read. The gardens are lovely to walk around and the chateau looks really pretty in the sunshine.
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Standing on an island in the middle of the Indre River, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau was built during the reign of François I by a rich financier,......
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Standing on an island in the middle of the Indre River, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau was built during the reign of François I by a rich financier, Gilles Berthelot, who wanted his fabulous new home to combine the latest technical innovations from Italy and the art of French architecture. The Château is a jewel of the early Renaissance and in the evenings during July and August, its romantic gardens come alive as the setting of the special night tour: "The Magic Mirror". New! The castle opens the doors to its roof. Come admire the exceptional 16th century roofwork. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open:> 1st April to 30th June: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.> 1st July to 31st August: from 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.> 1st to 30th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.> 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 15 minutes before closing time. Last entry in the château 45 min before closing time. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 8,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
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in general we find taking our clients there an average experience and not one of the most welcoming and friendly Chateau in the Loire.
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Beaune
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This is the chateau of legend and postcards. Azay-le-Rideau did not disappoint, from the flower-lined approach to the reflection in the water. Go early before the crowds clutter your photos.
The route of the tour visit was a bit confusing and there is little in the way of furnishing, but overall it is a tranquil visit.
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Frankfurt, Germany
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a very nice place to visit, lovely garden, sweet castle.
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London
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One of the smaller chateau this is easily digestible and well presented
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holland
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A lovely castle, well kept and with interesting furniture and paintings.
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Compared to other chateaux it is sparsly furnished inside but you can take photos from the outside and the town is nice with pedestrianised streets with a good choice of souvenir shops, bars and cafes.
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Weymouth, United Kingdom
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such a fun place - really interesting! Fantastic gardens
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Ascot
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This was a stunniningly beautiful chateau srrounded by a lake set in a peaceful ancient town.
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San Diego, California
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Again, this chateau is a marvel and a fantasy come true. We visited it when our kids were young and they still talk about this one 25 years later. We went back because it is such a delight. The whole experience is one you will relive if you take the time to enjoy it.
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