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.
2025 Rates
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 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
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
There is no reservations for guided tours. The guided tour is included in the entrance ticket.
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.