Visit, opening hours and prices
Season 2026
April 4 - November 1
The Château de l'Islette and its park are open to visitors every day.
From April 4th to 30th, starting at 11:00 AM 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 1 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.
2026 Prices
Adults: 12,00* €
Heritage Days 20 & 21/09 Special price of €10.00 instead of €12.00
Youth (18-25 y.o.) 10,00 €
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 old): €36.00 (- €3.00)
– 2 parents + 3 children (7-17 years old): €41.50 (- €5.00)
– 2 parents + 4 children (7-17 years old): €47.00 (- €7.00)
– 2 parents + 5 children (7-17 years old): €52.50 (- €9.00)
Annual admission: 32,00** €
Unlimited access to visit the chateau, to "L'Islette under the stars" evenings, "Jazzy picnic evenings", and "Musical picnic evenings".
*1€0.50 for holders of a full-price entry ticket dating from the current season from the Balzac Museum Château de Saché, from the Osier Vannerie Cultural Space (Villaines-les-Rochers), from the Retro-Mechanical City – M. Dufresne Park & Collection;
**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
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
10:45 – 11:45 – 14:45 – 15:45 – 16:45
OCTOBER – NOVEMBER
11:15 – 14:15 – 15:15 – 16:15
In May, guided tours take place every day at 10:45, 11:45, 14:45, 15:45 and 16:45.
Exceptionally, on May 20, 21 and 22, guided tours will take place at 11:15, 14:45, 15:45 and 16:45.
Please ask at the ticket office on the day of your visit for opening hours.
There is no reservations For guided tours. The guided tour is included in the admission ticket for individual visitors only. For groups, please consult [link/section]. the groups tab.
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.