Small ones, large ones, sumptuously furnished ones, fortress-like ones, medieval ones, Renaissance ones, ruined ones… in the Loire Valley, you’ll be spoilt for choice as to which châteaux to visit. Please don’t ask us which is our favourite! Everyone has a different opinion.

Château of l'Islette - CRT Centre Val de Loire - EN

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Château of l’Islette

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Enclosed by the arms of the Indre river, the castle of L'Islette sheltered the passionate loves of Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel. The latter sculpted there La Petite Châtelaine of which you can admire a bronze.
Completed around 1530, this Renaissance castle is composed of a long rectangular main building, flanked by two imposing towers, crowned by a covered way on machicolation. Its Great Hall and its chapel offer a remarkable pictorial decoration.
Place of life, browse through the rooms currently inhabited by the owners and discover the layout of a castle of the Loire Valley in the 21st century, combining history and modernity.
Boat rental, picnic by the river, loan of knights' and princesses' disguises to children, playground, deckchairs, store.

Opening times

From 26/12/2024 to 31/12/2024

Closing days wednesday

From 01/01/2025 to 05/01/2025

Opening days :

wednesday from 11h00 to 17h30
thursday from 11h00 to 17h30
friday from 11h00 to 17h30
saturday from 11h00 to 17h30
sunday from 11h00 to 17h30

From 05/04/2025 to 02/11/2025

Open every day

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Prices & Payment methods

Full adult price : 11€
Discount rate : 7,50€
: 34€
: 39,50€
: 45€
: 50,50€
Free rate : 0€
Other rates : 9€
Group rate : 8,50€

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Description

Description of heritage

Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
This Renaissance château, encircled by the waters of the Indre, is reminiscent of its famous neighbour Azay-le-Rideau, and the two are sometimes described as brothers… This was the scene for the romance between Camille Claudel and Rodin.
Descriptif du parc et jardin
This Renaissance château, encircled by the waters of the Indre, is reminiscent of its famous neighbour Azay-le-Rideau, and the two are sometimes described as brothers… This was the scene for the romance between Camille Claudel and Rodin.
Descriptif du musée
This Renaissance château, encircled by the waters of the Indre, is reminiscent of its famous neighbour Azay-le-Rideau, and the two are sometimes described as brothers… This was the scene for the romance between Camille Claudel and Rodin.
Descriptif du site et monument historique
This Renaissance château, encircled by the waters of the Indre, is reminiscent of its famous neighbour Azay-le-Rideau, and the two are sometimes described as brothers… This was the scene for the romance between Camille Claudel and Rodin.