Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley
Castle Renaissance château with gallery of portraits, Loire Valley
Near Blois, Château de Beauregard combines 16th‑century architecture with a long gallery of historical portraits and formal gardens; visitors tour the rooms and stroll the surrounding parkland.
Château de Beauregard is a Loire Valley château located near Cellettes in the commune of Cellettes, Centre-Val de Loire. It is particularly noted for its long internal gallery of portraits of French kings and other historical figures.
Visitors come to view the château’s portrait gallery and the surrounding gardens as part of Loire Valley château itineraries. The building exemplifies the regional country-house architecture associated with the Loire châteaux.
The château sits in the Loire Valley near Blois and is commonly visited from Blois and the surrounding towns.
- Portrait gallery: The château is celebrated for its long gallery of royal portraits known as the Galerie des Illustres, which contains over 300 portraits of French rulers and notable figures.
How to Get to Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley #
By car, the château is reachable from Tours or Blois via the D7/D1 roads; it lies about 30 km east of Tours and 25 km south of Blois. Nearest major town railway connections are in Tours; from there a rental car or taxi is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley #
- Ask to see the portrait gallery upstairs - the château is famous locally for its collection of family portraits.
- Combine a visit with Chinon or Blois; the château sits on a quiet road off the D1 (route de Beauregard).
Best Time to Visit Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley #
Spring through early autumn offers the best combination of weather and opening hours.
Weather & Climate near Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley #
Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (660 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
