Chaumont-sur-Loire
・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】
3 h
【Budget】
14 euros
（28 euros if you use a shuttle bus during the international garden festival）
【Fatigue】
★★★★☆
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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.）
★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
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【Start】
①Onzain Station
Onzain
★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.
Time schedule of shuttle bus
https://bus.azalys.agglopolys.fr/
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: 14 euros
(20 euros during the festival)
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
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