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Transportation to Chenonceau Chateau in the Loire Region of France

January 14, 2018 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Château de Chenonceau Spanning the Cher River

Driving is the best option for most visitors to Château de Chenonceau but public transportation and day-trip tours are alternatives. Getting to Château de Chenonceau on the Cher River in the Loire region of France is easiest by car but public transportation is also available with trains arriving from Tours and Bourges. Cycling is an option from Amboise and other towns in … [Read more...]

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Visiting Château de Chenonceau in France

September 14, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Chateau de Chenonceau on the Cher

Château de Chenonceau is the most romantic castle and most popular monument to see in the Loire region of France. Château de Chenonceau is the most popular and arguably the most recognizable chateau in the Loire Valley. This incredibly romantic Renaissance chateau celebrated its 500th anniversary in 2013. Château de Chenonceau is most famous for it gallery that spans the River … [Read more...]

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Historic Chenonceau – The Ladies’ Chateau

September 14, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Storm clouds over Château de Chenonceau

Chenonceau, the Ladies’ chateau, has an interesting history as royal residence in the Loire and center of power in the 16th-century Kingdom of France. Romantic Château de Chenonceau celebrated its official 500th anniversary at the start of 2013. When construction of the present Renaissance palace started in 1513, few could have expected that in the following century it … [Read more...]

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Touring Château de Chenonceau on the Cher

September 14, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Panorama picture of Chateau de Chenonceau

Visitors to romantic Château de Chenonceau can see the magnificent palace and gallery spanning the Cher River, formal gardens and a maze. Château de Chenonceau is the most popular castle to visit in the Loire region of France. Visitors crowd into the small but beautifully restored palace with its famous gallery spanning the River Cher on an arcaded bridge. Chenonceau is also … [Read more...]

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Tips on Visiting Château de Chenonceau in France

September 14, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Blue Skies over Château de Chenonceau

Chenonceau’s opening hours are long but its popularity make early morning and late afternoon the best times to see the chateau. Château de Chenonceau claims to be the most popular privately owned monument in France. It is also the second most-visited chateau in France, only behind the Palace of Versailles. High visitors numbers are no empty claim but the absolute beauty of … [Read more...]

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Buying Tickets for Château de Chenonceau

September 14, 2013 by Henk Bekker in France, Loire

Château de Chenonceau in France

Tickets for Chenonceau can be bought from vending machines of ticket windows at the chateau or online in advance. Prices are the same. Château de Chenonceau is the most popular chateau to visit in the Loire region and in France second only to the Palace of Versailles. This most romantic of castles is privately owned and ticket prices are slightly pricier than average for … [Read more...]

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