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Price: €11.50 (public price: €12.50) The Royal Fortress of Chinon is a unique medieval site in the Loire Valley! Surrounded by the River Vienne and a host of vineyards, this landmark of French history (where Joan of Arc met Charles VII in 1429 before liberating Orléans) offers several types of tour: self-guided with a Histopad, guided tours, children's trails, etc. Special events are organised for families at every holiday period.

Price: €54 Buy your 4-castle Pass to celebrate Christmas in Touraine! Which castle should you visit this winter? Answer: Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Chinon, Loches, and Villandry! From Saturday, November 29, 2029, to Sunday, January 4, 2026, six of the largest castles in the Loire Valley will celebrate the holiday spirit with fully decorated visitor tours and events: it’s "Christmas in the Land of Castles" in Touraine. To enjoy visiting 4 castles of your choice at special rates and with complete freedom, opt for the Christmas in the Land of Castles Passes! Bonus gift during this festive season: these Passes also give you access to exclusive offers with a selection of local leisure and shopping partners.

The Azay-le-Rideau castle estate invites you to enjoy a unique visiting experience: admire the sculpted facades, discover the 19th century decorations on the ground floor and the Renaissance room on the first floor, and don't miss the original framework from the early 16th century. Finally, stroll through and contemplate the romantic flowered park and extend your discovery to the press: "multimedia interpretation space"...

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.