Visit, opening hours and prices

Season 2025

April 5 - November 2

The Château de l'Islette and its park are open to visitors every day.
from April 5 to 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
from May 1st to June 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
from July 1st to August 31st from 10 am to 7:00 p.m.,
from 1st to September 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
from October 1st to November 2 from 11 am to 7.30 pm.

The castle can be visited with a free iOS or Android mobile application available in 10 languages (French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese) or with a leaflet available in French, English, German, Dutch, Italian or Spanish.

Also guided tours in French are also available for individual visitors (see timetable below).

👉 Last entry 30 minutes before closing.

2025 Rates

Adults: 11,50* €

Heritage Days 20 & 21/09 : Preferential rate of €9.50 instead of €11.50

Youth (18-25 y.o.) 9,50 €

Concession : 7,50 €
7 to 17 years old – Holders of a disability card – Residents of Azay-le-Rideau and Cheillé on presentation of proof of address.

Free: kids under 7 years old

Families:
– 2 parents + 2 children (7-17 years): €35.00 (- €3.00)
– 2 parents + 3 children (7-17 years): €40.50 (- €5.00)
– 2 parents + 4 children (7-17 years): €46.00 (- €7.00)
– 2 parents + 5 children (7-17 years): €51.50 (- €9.00)

Annual admission: 30,50** €
Unlimited access to visit the chateau, to "L'Islette under the stars" evenings, "Jazzy picnic evenings", and "Musical picnic evenings".

*1€0 for holders of a full-price entry ticket to the Balzac Museum Château de Saché dating from the current season;

**20,00 € for inhabitants of Azay-le-Rideau of Cheillé

For group rates, please see our dedicated page: groups.

Schedules for guided tours
In French only

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2

11:15 – 14:30 – 15:30 – 16:30

Some information

The dogs are welcome at L'Islette. However, dogs must be kept on a lead at all times in the park. Only small dogs are allowed into the Château and must be carried in a basket or in their owner's arms.

Opening hours valid every day. There are no reservations for guided tours. The guided tour is included in the entrance ticket.

APRIL

11:15 – 14:15 – 15:15 – 16:15

MAY - JUNE

10:45 – 11:45 – 14:45 – 15:45 – 16:45

JULY - AUGUST

10:30 – 11:30 – 14:30 – 15:30 – 16:30 – 17:30

SEPTEMBER