Chateaux & Gardens

Price: €18 (public price: €19) Its arches gracefully span the Cher. Cherished by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Médicis, Chenonceau remains the most visited château in France after Versailles. Wonderfully furnished (ah, its kitchens!), this 16th century château can be visited with an iPod. You'll fall under the spell of the gardens planted on either side of the keep... and the delightful village, whose name is spelt with an ‘x’!

Duration: 2 days - Price: €38 Two days to discover Tours and the Touraine region in all their glory! With the 48-hour Tours City Pass, gain access to the venues of the “Calder au cœur de la France” event, visit the region’s major attractions, and enjoy a day of bike rental. To mark the 50th anniversary of Alexander Calder’s passing, the Ar(t]chipel festival, in partnership with the Centre-Val de Loire Region and the Centre Pompidou, is offering an exceptional program from October 15 to November 1. The Tours venues for the event are included in your Tours City Pass: Olivier Debré Center for Contemporary Art (CCC OD) in Tours: two exhibitions exploring Calder’s work and its influence on contemporary art. Tours Museum of Fine Arts: discover, in particular, his famous portraits and wire figures. Hôtel Goüin in Tours: see a monumental Calder installation as well as a selection of works on paper. Azay-le-Rideau Castle: admire *Reims* and *Croix du Sud*, iconic sculptures installed in the castle’s grounds. Rivau Castle in Léméré (50 minutes from Tours), exceptionally accessible with the Pass from October 15 to November 1, 2026: discover various facets of Calder’s work through film and sculptures. Calder’s Studio in Saché, where he lived and worked for over twenty years: immerse yourself in his world and his story (free admission with reservation).   That’s not all! The must-see attractions for a trip to Tours and Touraine are also included in the Pass: • Tours Castle, • Compagnonnage Museum, • Natural History Museum, • Hôtel Goüin, • Psalette Cloister, • Saint-Cosme Priory, • Villandry Castle and Gardens, (Please note: The castle will be closed from November 12 through November 27. The gardens will remain open.) • Guided walking tour of Tours • Guided tour on the city’s Little Train (April through October) • Guided tour with wine tasting at the Cave de Vouvray • Self-guided tour with wine tasting at La Maison Lacheteau at the Grandes Caves Saint-Roch (Rochecorbon)   Upon presentation of your Tours City Pass, you can also enjoy exclusive benefits from our partners: • 10% off canoe rentals in Vouvray • 10% off your drinks at Au Temps des Rois, Place Plumereau • 10% off at Les Fromages de Camille • A complimentary bottle of Vouvray brut or demi-sec for two Tours City Pass holders who have booked a “From Vine to Glass” tour and tasting, a wine tasting introduction, or a wine course with Rendez-vous dans les Vignes • €5 off the Escape Game poster, available at Cubrik in Tours • A free coffee at La Fourchette Paysanne  

Price: €16.30 (retail price: €17.30) Imagine a palace delicately perched above the Loire, and picture gardens suspended between heaven and earth... It’s no surprise that Amboise was one of the favorite sites of the kings of France as they transformed their country during the Renaissance. Charles VIII and Francis I, Leonardo da Vinci, and the iconic Queen Anne of Brittany are familiar figures here. Even today, the view from the castle’s balconies is breathtaking! With a 360° view, you’ll discover landscapes listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside, you can also explore the monument’s history through augmented reality using the HistoPad (included with your admission ticket). This nature-filled site, a haven of peace for birds, is an LPO sanctuary.  

Price: €13 (public price: €14) The Château de Villandry is a unique example of Renaissance architecture and gardens. Six sumptuous gardens await you: the vegetable garden, the ornamental garden, the water garden, the medicinal plant garden, the labyrinth and the sun garden. The château boasts 18th century interiors and a collection of antique Spanish paintings.