Chaumont-sur-Loire: Domaine of Chaumont Skip-the-Line Ticket
ID: GYG435557-785273
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
1 days
Description
Pre-book your skip-the-line entry ticket to the Domain of Chaumont-sur-Loire and explore the château, Arts and Nature Center, and gardens. Enjoy cultural programs and the seasonal garden festival.
Discover the wonders of the Domain of Chaumont-sur-Loire with a skip-the-line entry ticket. Visit the Château of Chaumont to explore the castle from the 10th century A.D. and see where the royalty of Europe and historical figures spent their time. Expect art installations and 26 unique gardens.
Located less than 2 hours from Paris and open all year round, the Domaine-de-Chaumont dominates the Loire Valley and offers views of the wild river and untouched nature. The estate brings together 3 entities on the same 32-hectare property: the castle, gardens, and Arts and Nature Center.
The Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire is one of the most furnished castles in Loire. Explore one of the most beautiful castles in the valley and get to know its heritage. In the 16th century, the estate became the property of Queen Catherine de Medici, then of her rival, Diane de Poitiers.
The Arts and Nature center features a combination of around 15 artists, visual artists, and photographers of international renown each year (figures like Sheila Hicks, Andy Goldsworthy, El Anatsui, and Guiseppe Penone).
During your visit, take a stroll outside and admire the international garden festival (subject to availability). This festival has welcomed landscapers and designers from all over the world for 30 years. Your ticket also includes access to any of the estate’s ongoing cultural programs and events.
Good to know » the new dates of the festival: April 24 – November 3, 2024.
Highlights
- Take colorful photos of traditional gardens of China, Korea, Africa, and more
- Discover a castle of awe-inspiring beauty dating back to the 10th century
- Admire contemporary art installations inside and outside the castle
- Explore international art and photography at the Center for Arts and Nature
- See the work of designers from around the world at the garden festival
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You can use your ticket within any of the given time frames, depending on the date you booked: January 2-April 30, November 1-December 31, or May 1-October 31. You can use your ticket at any time during opening hours
The last entry is 1 hour before closing
Start your visit at the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.