Cheverny
・Appeared in the manga “The Adventures of Tintin”
・Tulip fields seen in spring
【Castle description】
It’s a classic style castle constructed in the 17th century. A family continues to live in the castle from the beginning. So, we can feel the friendly ambiance with the decoration. In addition, the Belgium comic “The adventure of Tintin” shows this castle and the museum in the garden.
【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
3h
【Budget】
25.90 euros
【Fatigue】
★★★☆☆
【Mapof the Loire region】
①Orléans: The town where Joan of Arc was active
②Chambord: The largest castle in the Loire
③Blois: A rare castle that incorporates various architectural styles
④Beauregard: A castle with portraits and lapis lazuli
⑤Cheverny: A homely castle
⑥Chaumont-sur-Loire: A castle that hosts the International Garden Festival
⑦Amboise: The town where Da Vinci spent his later years
⑧Chenonceau: A castle run by a female lord that spans the river
⑨Loches: A town where beautiful women lived
⑩Tours: A base town for travel in this region
⑪Langeais: A town with the oldest remaining fortress in France
⑫Azay-le-Rideau: A beautiful castle that stands out on the water
⑬Chinon: The town of Joan of Arc and wine
⑭Saumur: A castle on a hill and a town of horse riding
⑮Angers: A castle with the world’s largest tapestry
⑯Nantes: A large town with an island of machines
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Access
If you would like to visit the castle in a tour, you can register at the tourist information center in Tours. If you visit by bus, there is a shuttle bus which goes to Cheverny and Beauregard from the parking of Blois train station. It takes 45 minutes.
Ticket: 3.20 euros
Departure Time : 10h15
between April and October
Timetable
https://bus.azalys.agglopolys.fr/lignes-et-horaires/navette-chateaux
Itinerary Map
Navgation
【Start】①Bus stop
②Bakery
If you haven’t had lunch yet, you can eat here.
★Traverse the street from the bus stop to go to the ticket office. When you enter, turn right.
③Cheverny Castle★Go behind the castle.
④Park of Cheverny Castle★You walk in the garden. When you return in front of the castle, turn right. It’s possible to find a number of tulips in the spring. When you arrive at a river, go back to the castle and turn right at the castle. It takes 20 minutes.
⑤Trophies Room★Visit a building beside the ticket office.
⑥The Secret of Moulinsart (Museum of the Adventure of TinTin)★Leave the castle and go back to the bus stop.
【Goal】Bus stop
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【Start】
①Bus stop
Get off the bus here. There is a bakery on the street (it’s ② on the map). If you don’t have the lunch, you should have a break there.
★Traverse the street from the bus stop to go to the ticket office. When you enter, turn right.
③Cheverny Castle
Château de Cheverny
Time required: 60 min
Admission fee: 15 euros
(19.50 euros if you visit ⑥)
Opening hour:
9h15 am – 6 pm between April and September
10 am – 5 pm between October and March
Close: 1/1, 5/1, 12/25
This is a castle that has been protected by the same noble family for generations. The white walls have a beautiful symmetrical appearance, and the walls are made of a material that becomes whiter the longer they are used, giving it the nickname “Magic Palace.” There are many rooms decorated with luxurious decorations, from the dining table to the children’s room, the bedroom, and the marriage hall where wedding dresses are displayed. There’s even a chapel and weapons room on the upper floor, and you’ll be able to spend a lot of time just looking around. The decoration changes slightly depending on the season, and during Easter, there are rabbits, Easter eggs, and other decorations, giving it a homey feel.
★Go behind the castle.
④Park of Cheverny Castle
Parc du chateau de Cheverny
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
The garden behind the castle is also symmetrical and harmonious. There is a cafe across the street, perfect for a break.
★You walk in the garden. When you return in front of the castle, turn right. It’s possible to find a number of tulips in the spring. When you arrive at a river, go back to the castle and turn right at the castle. It takes 20 minutes.
⑤Trophies Room
Salle Des Trophées De Cheverny
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It is a hall with many reindeer antlers decorated on the walls. The main attraction is the stained glass window depicting Cheverny Castle.
★Visit a building beside the ticket office.
⑥The Secret of Moulinsart (Museum of the Adventure of TinTin)
Les secrets de Moulinsart
Time required: 40 min
Admission fee: 19.50 euros
(included the castle)
This is a museum about the adventures of Tintin. The Adventures of Tintin is a very popular Belgian comic book that tells the story of a young boy, Tintin, who solves various cases. The scenes and clothes that appeared in the manga have been precisely recreated here, making it very popular not only with fans but also with children.
★Leave the castle and go back to the bus stop.
【Goal】
Bus stop
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