Buy Villandry Castle Tickets

Address: 3 Rue Principale, 37510 Villandry, France

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• By train: Multiple lines 
  Nearest stop: Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station
• By minibus: Private services
  Nearest stop: Villandry
• By shuttle: PARISCityVISION
  Nearest stop: Villandry

• Audio guides: The audio guides are available in 10 languages, including French, English, Spanish and Italian. You can purchase the guide for a small fee from the ticket office. 
• Parking: Car parking, bus parking, and an unguarded bicycle parking are located near the castle for the convenience of its visitors. 
• Washrooms: Male and female washrooms are also present at Villandry. The female washrooms are equipped with a baby-changing table and bottle warmers. 
• Picnic area: Visitors can make use of the picnic area that is located 100 m from the entrance of the castle.
• Storage lockers: If you are carrying small bags, backpacks, and motorcycle helmets, you can drop them off in the storage lockers available for free in the visitors’ office. 

• Since you will be doing a fair amount of walking at Château de Villandry, it is a good idea to wear comfortable clothes and footwear. 
• Dogs that are kept on a lead are permitted in the gardens. Only small dogs carried in a suitable bag or basket throughout the visit are allowed inside the castle. 
• Strollers are not allowed inside the castle. You can drop them off in a dedicated space at the entrance of the castle. 
• For visitors between 8 and 12 years old, a book game, Le Sortilège de Jean Le Breton, is given to families for visiting the gardens. However, this book game is only available in French. 
• Flash photography is not permitted inside the castle. 
• Ascend to the terrace of the Château de Villandry to enjoy panoramic views of the distinct Maltese, Languedoc, and Basque Cross designs, along with fleur-de-lis motifs.

• L'Étape Gourmande: Located 1.4 km away, L'Étape Gourmande is a charming restaurant located in a restored farmhouse, offering traditional French cuisine. Their must-try dishes include magret de canard aux framboise and the tarte tatin. 
• La Doulce Terrasse: Located 230 m away, La Doulce Terrasse is a restaurant with a beautiful terrace overlooking the gardens of the Château de Villandry. They offer a menu inspired by French cuisine and some of their must-try dishes include filet de sandre and salade de chèvre chaud. 
• Le Colombien: Located 170 m away, in the heart of Villandry, Le Colombien is a traditional French restaurant serving classic dishes such as boeuf bourguignon and the rillettes de tours spread. 
• Les Grottes: Located 2.3 km away, Les Grottes is a unique restaurant set in a troglodyte (cave) environment. Known for its grilled meats and regional specialties, some of their most popular dishes include ragoût and the salmon in herb sauce. 

Budget: The Originals City, Hôtel Le Cheval Rouge, Tours Ouest (250 m), Logis Auberge le Colombien (260 m), Le Haut des Lys (460 m). 

Mid-range: Domaine de la Commanderie de Ballan (7.4 km), Hôtel Le Grand Monarque (9.5 km), Hôtel Mercure Tours Sud (9.9 km). 

Luxury: Les Trésorières (13.7 km)Château d'Artigny (14.3 km), Hôtel Restaurant Domaine de la Tortinière (15.3 km). 

• Château d'Azay-le-Rideau: Located 11.3 km away, Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is A picturesque Renaissance château set on an island in the Indre River. The beautiful interiors and lovely gardens are worth seeing as well. 
• Château de Chenonceau: Located 44.4 km away, the Château de Chenonceau is known as the “Ladies’ Castle.” It spans the Cher River and has a rich history of female owners. The arched bridges, exquisite gardens, and art collections add to the charm of your visit. 
• Château de Langeais: Located 10 km away, the Château de Langeais is a medieval fortress with a Renaissance interior, that is known for its well-preserved furnishings and tapestries. Highlights of the castle include the drawbridge, historic reenactments, and beautiful gardens.