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 Ussé - CRT Centre Val de Loire - EN

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Château of Ussé

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Furniture, objets d’art, tapestries. Gardens. Scenes from “The Sleeping Beauty”. Unaccompanied tour of the battlements, chapel, gardens, prison, tack room and coach-house. Exhibitions in season.

Opening times

From 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025

Opening days :

monday from 10h00 to 19h00
tuesday from 10h00 to 19h00
wednesday from 10h00 to 19h00
thursday from 10h00 to 19h00
friday from 10h00 to 19h00
saturday from 10h00 to 19h00
sunday from 10h00 to 19h00

From 01/10/2025 to 15/11/2025

Opening days :

monday from 10h00 to 18h00
tuesday from 10h00 to 18h00
wednesday from 10h00 to 18h00
thursday from 10h00 to 18h00
friday from 10h00 to 18h00
saturday from 10h00 to 18h00
sunday from 10h00 to 18h00

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Prices & Payment methods

Full adult price : 14,50€
Child rate : 7,50€
Other rates : 2€
Group rate : 6€
Group rate : 11,50€

Payment methods

Description

Description of heritage

Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
Chateau built between the 15th and 18th centuries, furnished by the owner and resident, the Duke of Blacas. Admire its formal gardens, Renaissance chapel and the "Sleeping Beauty" castle. Referred to as the "Sleeping Beauty" castle, between the Chinon forest and Indre valley, the Ussé castle is said to have inspired Charles Perrault's famous tale. Built in the 15th century, this impressive building with numerous towers and pinnacles was built over several periods and features sumptuous furniture and Flemish tapestries. Located in the heart of the gardens designed by Le Nôtre, the chapel is considered to be an excellent example of the Gothic-Renaissance transition. Chateau built between the 15th and 18th centuries, furnished by the owner and resident, the Duke of Blacas. Admire its formal g
Descriptif du parc et jardin
Chateau built between the 15th and 18th centuries, furnished by the owner and resident, the Duke of Blacas. Admire its formal gardens, Renaissance chapel and the "Sleeping Beauty" castle.
Descriptif du musée
Chateau built between the 15th and 18th centuries, furnished by the owner and resident, the Duke of Blacas. Admire its formal gardens, Renaissance chapel and the "Sleeping Beauty" castle. Referred to as the "Sleeping Beauty" castle, between the Chinon forest and Indre valley, the Ussé castle is said to have inspired Charles Perrault's famous tale. Built in the 15th century, this impressive building with numerous towers and pinnacles was built over several periods and features sumptuous furniture and Flemish tapestries. Located in the heart of the gardens designed by Le Nôtre, the chapel is considered to be an excellent example of the Gothic-Renaissance transition. Chateau built between the 15th and 18th centuries, furnished by the owner and resident, the Duke of Blacas. Admire its formal g
Descriptif du site et monument historique
Referred to as the "Sleeping Beauty" castle, between the Chinon forest and Indre valley, the Ussé castle is said to have inspired Charles Perrault's famous tale. Built in the 15th century, this impressive building with numerous towers and pinnacles was built over several periods and features sumptuous furniture and Flemish tapestries. Located in the heart of the gardens designed by Le Nôtre, the chapel is considered to be an excellent example of the Gothic-Renaissance transition.