How to Spend a Perfect Day in Chaumont-sur-Loire with Itinerary Map

Chaumont-sur-Loire

Check Point

・Garden so beautiful that it hosts an international garden festival

・Elegant castle interior

【City description】

It’s a small town on the banks of the Loire river. The castle is on a hill. Although it’s a fortress, the façade is elegant. The international garden festival takes place every year and many participants and visitors come from all over the world. The castle is far from the station, but it’s worth to visit only the castle.

【Overall rating】

　★★★☆☆

【Time required】

【Budget】

　16 – 21 euros

【Fatigue】

　★★★★☆

【Map and access to 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

Chaumont-sur-Loire is located at Onzain Station, which can be reached by train in about 30 minutes from Tours.

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Contents

Itinerary Map
①Onzain Station
②Tourist Information Center
③Ticket Office
④Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
Useful Links for Travel
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Itinerary Map

Navigation

【Start】
①Onzain Station

★Although it’s far from the station to the castle, there is no bus. But there is a shuttle bus from Blois or Onzain when the international garden festival takes place. The shuttle bus runs everyday between July and August. But it’s only on weekend and national holidays in other months of the festival. The ticket is 4 euros for one way.

If there is no bus, go to Gén de Gaulle Avenue in front of the station and turn right after a bridge. It takes 25 minutes by walk.）

②Tourist Information Center

★Continue to walk on the street as far as the first crossroad.

③Ticket office

★Go up a path for 10 minutes.

④Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle

★Return to the station with the same route.

【Goal】
Onzain Station

How to use Google Map

・Click the square mark on the top left of the map to see a list of tourist spots.

・If you open the enlarge button on the top right corner on your smartphone, this model course will be displayed on Google Maps along with its location information.

・You can also quickly return to this map from the table of contents in the sidebar (if using a smartphone, select “Go to table of contents” from the menu at the bottom of the screen).

【Start】

①Onzain Station

Onzain

★Go to Gén de Gaulle Avenue in front of the station and turn right after a bridge. It takes 25 minutes by walk.

There is also a bus to the castle that departs from Blois Station, which is also recommended.

Cost: 3.20 euros
(purchased from the driver)
Operating period: April – October
Departure time from Blois Station: 8h55 am

Timetable of shuttle bus
https://bus.azalys.agglopolys.fr/lignes-et-horaires/navette-chateaux

②Tourist Information Center

Time required: 5 min

Admission fee: 0 euro

Get information such as maps here.

★Continue to walk on the street as far as the first crossroad.

③Ticket Office

Admission fee: 16 euros
(21 euros from April to November)

Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm

Close: 1/1, 12/25

Close time depends on the day. Check in the site.
http://www.domaine-chaumont.fr/ja/benri-jouhou

Purchase your admission ticket here and proceed inside.

★Go up a path for 10 minutes.

④Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle

Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire

Time required: 90 min

This fortress was built in the 10th century by King Oud I. It was originally built for military purposes, but after it was destroyed in a fire, it was reborn as an elegant castle by incorporating Renaissance elements. Inside the castle, you can see gorgeous rooms such as the royal rooms and kitchen that recreate the lifestyle of the time. As the garden festival is held here, the garden on the premises is large and has many attractions, and works of art are exhibited here and there. In addition, Hermès horse harnesses and other items are on display in the stables, giving you a glimpse into the elegant lifestyle of the aristocrats. There is also an area like a small village in the back, and you can tour the inside.

★Return to the station with the same route.

【Goal】

Onzain Station

Useful Links for Travel

【Hotel Reservations】

Expedia

There is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.

Hotels.com

There is also a lot of hotel information here. Another great thing is that many of them offer no cancellation fees.

Booking.com

This world-famous hotel booking site has a huge number of listings, so you can find the hotel you like. If you become a member and stay many times, you can get discounts and get even better deals.

【Flight Reservations】

Expedia

It is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.

【Attractions and Tours】

klook

This is a convenient site where you can book tickets and tours to tourist spots around the world. Be sure to check it out as they sometimes offer discounts.

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