Practical information

• Visitors’ guide: French: €5.10

• Duration of visit: 1 hour approx 

• Visitor's booklet: French, English, German, Dutch, Italian or Spanish: €1.70

• Game booklets: French: free of charge. They change regularly and are intended for 6-12 year olds

• Audio files: Available in the château rooms. Can be downloaded before you visit (strongly recommended) or by scanning QR-codes on site. Available below. (French and English)

• Map of the château available at reception in French, English, Dutch and German

• Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 3 pm (subject to guide being available)*

  *except April 5, 2026 due to the easter day and easter hunt
  *except April 11 and 12, 2026 due to the free “Les Loirétains” weekend (free access to the castle upon presentation of proof of address).
  *except May 31, 2026 due to the "book festival"
  *except July 18 and 19, 2026 due to the "Renaissance festival"
  *except September 19 and 20, 2026 due to "The Heritage Europeans days"
  *except December 5 and 6, 2026 due to "Christmas market"

• From 1 July to 31 August: every day, guided tours lasting 1 hour 15 minutes 2:30 pm, 4 pm (in French only)

• From 1 February to 30 June : only saturdays and sundays at 3:00 pm

• From 1 September to 31 December : only saturdays and sundays at 3:00 pm

• Guided tours: charge additional to admission fee. +€2 full charge

• Groups: guided tours can be organised if a reservation is made.

• 25 people per group maximum

• Group guided tours are available in French, English, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and German (by reservation only).

• Reservation address: chateau.chamerolles@loiret.fr

• Free visit:
  Colouring booklets for 4-6 year olds and game booklets for 7-12 year olds are available at the castle reception.
  Geomotifs: With the Baludik application, go in search of 15 decorative details hidden in the castle. Can you find them? Possibility of loaning smartphones in exchange for an identity document
• Workshops:
  During the school holidays in February, Spring, All Saints' Day and Christmas, creative workshops (by reservation) are offered on Wednesdays. A different theme is proposed for each period.

In July and August, creative workshops (by reservation) are offered on Thursdays for the school holidays. A different theme is proposed for each period.

• The Secret Word
  Like every year, the castle's must-see treasure hunt "the Secret Word" is back in July and August. Riddles and challenges await you in the park and Renaissance gardens. Sometimes your sense of smell will be your best ally.

Les Cham'Cartes :

Discover the castle and gardens with a bag full of ideas! 10 cards with games and missions to do together as you go along the route. A few accessories will help you: binoculars, scented bottles, drawing board and colored pencils to motivate the children.

Associations, tour operators, tourist offices, clubs, etc. You are a group and would like personalized support to discover our castle, then opt for the group tour. For 1h30, the guide will be your best ambassador to tell you the great and small history of this site where 500 years have passed since the founding of the castle.

In short, the guided tour lasts 1h30. By reservation only, you will be able to speak with our group representative for a most personalized welcome, meeting your expectations and our constraints. If the guide is available, the tour is available in different foreign languages: French, English, Dutch, German, Spanish and Portuguese.