Chateaux & Gardens

Just 10km from Chinon, Le Rivau offers an enchanted interlude in the heart of History, Art and Nature. Far from a visit to a château or traditional garden, Le Rivau takes you on an astonishing journey to the heart of extraordinary gardens...  Here, all the senses are awakened: 500 varieties of fragrant roses, an extraordinary kitchen garden whose vegetables can be enjoyed in the château's restaurant, monumental works of art in the gardens and in the château. There are also treasure hunts and costumes for children, a tearoom, a locavore restaurant, a gourmet restaurant, exhibitions and hammocks for adults. You'll find it hard to leave... Since 2020, a Garden Escape Game has also been on offer.

Explore the enchantment from 2 December 2023 to 7 January 2024, when seven of the most prestigious historic jewels - Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Chinon, Langeais, Loches and Villandry - light up to celebrate the festive season. Immerse yourself in magical settings and discover the magic of Christmas, a captivating experience for all ages. For the duration of the event, take advantage of special rates with the 3, 5 and 7 Châteaux Pass to explore these magnificent sites, and grab exclusive offers from our local partners. Let yourself be carried away by the enchantment of Christmas and create magical memories at every turn.

Enjoy the destination's must-see attractions: Castle and Gardens of Villandry, Castle of Azay-le-Rideau, Castle of Tours, Centre of Contemporary Creation Olivier Debré, Fine Arts Museum, « Compagnonnage » Museum, Natural History Museum, Saint-Cosme Priory, Psalette Cloister and a guided tour of Tours. This 48h Pass also includes bike hire, access to the little tourist train (available end of March 2024) and exclusive benefits from our partners (e.g. €3 discount per player with Escape Yourself, 10% discount in the pub « Au temps des Rois »)