Château de Chenonceau
Chenonceaux, France
Château de Chenonceau is a classified historical monument in Chenonceaux, France, within the areas of Civray-de-Touraine and Francueil. Architects Philibert de l'Orme and Katherine Briçonnet were involved with this château, which was established in 1411 and is ranked as one of the 42 most looked-up sights in France on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, which have daily highs between 24 °C and 25 °C. These months also have the lowest rainfall, with about 49 mm to 56 mm recorded. In contrast, October, November, and December are the wettest months, with rainfall between 68 mm and 76 mm.
The château is 195 km from Paris and is located 28 km from the Tours Val de Loire Airport. Visitors can combine a trip to this site with visits to nearby locations such as Clos Lucé, 11.2 km away, or Château d'Amboise, 11.7 km away. Other nearby options include the Château of Blois, located 35 km away, and Château de Chambord, located 46.6 km away.
The site is open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 19:00 and offers wheelchair access for visitors.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 52 | 52 | 55 | 67 | 47 | 56 | 49 | 51 | 76 | 68 | 73 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
