Practical information
Monday November 11th
Monday November 11 :
The castle is open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Opening days and times
January :
The château is closed throughout January.
Reopening is at 1:30 pm on 1 February 2024.
1 February to 31 March :
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 1:30 to 5:30 pm.
Open at weekends from 10 am to 12 noon and from 1:30 to 5:30 pm.
1 to 30 April
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
1 May to 30 June :
Every day except Tuesday,
10 am to 6 pm.
1 July to 31 August:
Open every day
from 10 am to 6 pm.
1-30 September:
Every day except Tuesday,
10 am to 6 pm.
1 October to 31 December:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 1:30 to 5:30 pm.
Open at weekends from 10 am to 12 noon and from 1:30 to 5:30 pm.
Warning: the ticket office closes 30 minutes before the château closes.
The car park gates close at the same time as the château.
Public holidays 2024
Monday January 1, 2024: New Year's Day: castle closed all day and for the entire month of January
Monday April 1, 2024: Easter Monday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. then 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday May 1, 2024: Labor Day: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday 8 May 2024: Armistice 1945: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday May 9, 2024: Ascension: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday May 20, 2024: Pentecost Monday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday July 14, 2024: National Day: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday August 15, 2024: Assumption: 1 12 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, November 1 2024: All Saints' Day: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. then 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024: Armistice 1918: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. then 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 25, 2024: Christmas: castle closed all day
Visits
Unrestricted visits
Visitors’ guide: French: €5.10
Duration of visit: 1 hour approx
Visitor's booklet: French, English, German, Dutch, Italian or Spanish: €1.70
Game booklets: French: free of charge. They change regularly and are intended for 6-12 year olds
Audio files: Available in the château rooms. Can be downloaded before you visit (strongly recommended) or by scanning QR-codes on site. Available below. (French and English)
Map of the château available at reception in French, English, Dutch and German
Guided tours
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 3 pm (subject to guide being available)*
* except April 6 and 7, 2024 due to the free “Les Loirétains” weekend (free access to the castle upon presentation of proof of address).
From 1 July to 31 August: every day, guided tours lasting 1 hour 15 minutes 11 am, 2:30 pm, 4 pm (in French only)
Guided tours: charge additional to admission fee. +€2 full charge, +€1 reduced charge.
Groups: guided tours can be organised if a reservation is made.
25 people per group maximum
Group guided tours are available in French, English, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and German (by reservation only).
Reservation address: chateau.chamerolles@loiret.fr
Visite en famille
- En visite libre :
Des livrets de coloriage pour les 4-6 ans et des livrets-jeux pour les 7-12 ans sont disponibles à l’accueil du château.
Géomotifs : Avec l’application Baludik, partez à la recherche de 15 détails ornementaux cachés dans le château. Saurez-vous les retrouver ? Possibilité de prêt de smartphones en échange d’une pièce d’identité
- Des ateliers :
Lors des vacances scolaires de Février, du Printemps, de la Toussaint et de Noël, des ateliers créatifs (sur réservation) sont proposés les mercredis. Un thème différent est proposé pour chaque période.
En juillet et août, des ateliers créatifs (sur réservation) sont proposés les jeudis pour les vacances scolaires. Un thème différent est proposé pour chaque période.
- Le Mot Secret
Comme chaque année, le jeu de piste incontournable du château "le Mot Secret" est de retour en juillet et août. Enigmes et défis vous attendent dans le parc et les jardins Renaissance. L'odorat sera parfois votre meilleur allié.
Les Cham'Cartes :
Partez à la découverte du château et des jardins avec un sac rempli d’idées ! 10 cartes avec des jeux et missions à faire tous ensemble au fur et à mesure du parcours. Quelques accessoires vous aideront : jumelles, flacons de senteurs, planche à dessin et crayons de couleur pour motiver les enfants.
Visite guidée pour les groupes
Associations, tour operator, office de tourisme, clubs, … vous êtes un groupe et souhaitez un accompagnement personnalisé pour découvrir notre château, optez alors pour la visite de groupe. Pendant 1h30, le guide sera votre meilleur ambassadeur afin de vous conter la Grande et la petite histoire de ce site où 500 ans se sont écoulés depuis la fondation du château.
En bref, la visite guidée dure 1h30. Sur réservation uniquement, vous pourrez échanger avec notre référente groupe pour un accueil des plus personnalisés, répondant à vos attentes et à nos contraintes. Si le guide est disponible, la visite se décline en différentes langues étrangères : en français, anglais, néerlandais, allemand, espagnol et portugais.
Contact
► Catherine Aignan :
Agent du patrimoine - Chargée des réservations & Qualité Tourisme
- Téléphone : 02 38 39 84 66
- Courriel : catherine.aignan@loiret.fr
- Adresse : Château de Chamerolles
Route de Gallerand - 45 170 Chilleurs-aux-Bois
Guided audio tour of the château
Warning: dogs and other pets are not admitted to the site, including the gardens (except for guide dogs for the blind).
All our events 2023
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Prices
Individual visits
Unrestricted visit
Full fee: €8 (18 years and over)
Reduced fee: €5 (job seekers on presentation of proof of status, children aged 6-17 or students up to 25; disabled person on presentation of disability card and person accompanying disabled person)
Free for children under 6
Guided tour
Full fee: €10 (18 years and over)
Reduced fee: €6 (job seekers on presentation of proof of status, children aged 6-17 or students up to 25; disabled person on presentation of disability card and person accompanying disabled person)
Free for children under 6
Group visits
Unrestricted visit
Minimum 20 persons
€5 per person
By reservation
For schools and leisure centres:
Children from 6 to 17: €2 per student
Children under 6: free
By reservation
Guided tour
Adults:
In French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese
By reservation
Guide provision service €75 Monday to Saturday, €90 Sundays and public holidays, in addition to admission fees
Schools:
One guide per class
By reservation
Guide provision service €75 Monday to Saturday, in addition to admission fees
More information on “Schools” page
Specific prices
Family rate: 2 adults and 2 children between 6 and 17: €22
Carte Pass: personalised, valid 1 year, unlimited entry: €18
- Free: for children under 6, wheelchair users (only the park, the gardens and the stables are accessible because of numerous steps), journalists, Le Loiret staff, tour guides, members and staff of the APJRC and the Châteaux de la Loire Association.
The full Château de Chamerolles rate allows a reduced admission fee with our partner (valid for one year): Sully-sur-Loire Château, Gien Château-Museum, Loris Museum, Arboretum des Grandes Bruyères and the Loire Marine Museum at Châteauneuf-sur-Loire.
Map of the château
How to pay
Cash
Bank card
Cheque
Holiday Cheque
Culture Cheque
Culture Pass
Bank card
Holiday cheques: we do not give change.
Other information
Languages spoken at reception: French and English
Recognised by: LPO, Route de la Rose