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Things to do in Château de Chenonceau

Centre-Val de Loire, France

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Start with Château de Chenonceau Admission Ticket, Rowboat Rental on the River Cher, Catherine de' Medici Garden Walk. Then use the full Château de Chenonceau guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.

Explore things to do in Château de Chenonceau in Centre-Val de Loire, France, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.

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01

Château de Chenonceau Admission Ticket

2.5 hours | Easy | Includes entry to the castle, gardens, and galleries (audio guide is 3.50 EUR extra)

02

Rowboat Rental on the River Cher

1 hour | Easy | Allows rowing directly under the castle arches

03

Catherine de' Medici Garden Walk

1 hour | Easy | Included in the main admission ticket

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Good first tap

Walk through the unique grand gallery built directly over the River Cher and explore the rival gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici.

Travel tip

Rent a rowboat in the summer to capture the iconic photo of the château from the water directly under the gallery arches.

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