Château Azay-Le-Rideau Tours and Activities

Azay Le Rideau Chateau, France
Azay Le Rideau Chateau, France
#LifeAtExpedia The magnificent Chateau D'Azay-le-Rideau, one of many sites in the Loire Valley. Take a couple of days to see the main Chateaux, including Chenonceau, Cheverney, Chambord, Amboise, etc. and to taste some of the local and cheeses!
Azay-le-Rideau is renowned for its magnificent Renaissance château, a dreamy fairy-tale-like building that is surrounded by a moat and lovely gardens. The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau was built in the 16th century by a wealthy financier. The design of this stately château was greatly influenced by Italian architecture. The most notable features on the ground floor are the rib-vaulted kitchen and the dining room with a richly decorated chimney and numerous tapestries. Sumptuous Renaissance furniture and paintings decorate the reception rooms. In the town of Azay-le-Rideau, there is an interesting church, the Eglise Saint-Symphorien, that blends Romanesque and Gothic styles. The facade of the south aisle reveals remains of Carolingian reliefs. In the nearby Château of Saché, the famous author Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) wrote some of his novels. The room where Balzac worked has been preserved as it was.
Château d’Azay-le-Rideau was actually built on a small island in the middle of the Indre river, making it look like it raises straight out of the waters. Located between Tours and Chinon, the château is like something out of a fairy tale, a perfect example of the charm and elegance of the Renaissance era. Read more about it here: http://www.travelnotesandbeyond.com/weekly-postcard-chateau-dazay-le-rideau/

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Château de Villandry

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Marvel at one of the famous châteaus in the Loire Valley and immerse yourself in the wondrous garden that surrounds it.

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Valley of the Goupillières

Find out about the history of Azay-le-Rideau when you spend time at Valley of the Goupillières. Wander the forests or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Valley of the Goupillières

Château de l'Islette

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Château de l'Islette during your trip to Azay-le-Rideau. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this quaint area.

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Cave of Goupillières

You can learn about the history of Azay-le-Rideau with a trip to Cave of Goupillières. Wander the forests or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

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Musée de l'Osier et de la Vannerie

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Musée de l'Osier et de la Vannerie during your travels in Villaines-les-Rochers. Wander the forests or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Musée de l'Osier et de la Vannerie

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Le Grand Monarque

Le Grand Monarque

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3, Place de la République Azay-le-Rideau Indre-et-loire
Le Grand Monarque
Large charming house between town and countryside

Large charming house between town and countryside

Cheillé Centre-Loire Valley
Large charming house between town and countryside
Old town house at the foot of the castle

Old town house at the foot of the castle

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Old town house at the foot of the castle
Guest Room Rose - Auberge Radieuse

Guest Room Rose - Auberge Radieuse

Azay-le-Rideau Centre-Val de Loire
Guest Room Rose - Auberge Radieuse
Hôtel de Biencourt

Hôtel de Biencourt

3 out of 5
7 Rue de Balzac Azay-le-Rideau Indre-et-Loire
Hôtel de Biencourt
Guest Room Pietro - Auberge Radieuse

Guest Room Pietro - Auberge Radieuse

Azay-le-Rideau Centre-Val de Loire
Guest Room Pietro - Auberge Radieuse
Group accommodation in the center of Azay le Rideau

Group accommodation in the center of Azay le Rideau

Azay-le-Rideau Indre-et-Loire
Group accommodation in the center of Azay le Rideau
Chez Benjamin -> 4 to 6 people in the center of Azay

Chez Benjamin -> 4 to 6 people in the center of Azay

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Chez Benjamin -> 4 to 6 people in the center of Azay
Chez Benjamin -> Sleeps 2 to 4 in the center of Azay

Chez Benjamin -> Sleeps 2 to 4 in the center of Azay

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Chez Benjamin -> Sleeps 2 to 4 in the center of Azay
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