Practical information

The Château de l’Islette is open to the public from 1 May to 30 September.

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Welcome to the Château de l’Islette

In the heart of Touraine, in a beautiful setting where the delicate whiteness of the tufa limestone blends harmoniously with the constantly changing green of the Indre, L'Islette opens its doors to you.

Evenings

L’Islette by twilight

- 17, 24 and 31 July
- 7 and 14 August
Make the most of five special evenings to explore the château and its park at nightfall, and by candlelight.

Vidéos

Documentary by TV Tours.

Drone flight over the château.

L'Islette at the Venetian hour.

RODIN trailer

Camille Claudel and Rodin

Far from Paris, during the 1890s, L' Islette sheltered the tempestuous love affair between the two great sculptors Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin.

A perfect location next to the river Indre

A very special chateau on the Indre

Two kilomètres West of Azay-le-Rideau, you enter l’Islette by a gateway, dated 1638, framed by two square pavillions.

For the children

Dressed up as princesses or knights, children will be entranced by L'Islette.

Boat trips

Go boating on the Indre and discover the charm of L'Islette from the water.

Picnic

Spend a family day with a picnic beside the river.

A moment to relax

From a riverside deckchair you can enjoy the serenity of the place.