Château de Cheverny
Castle Renaissance château with preserved interiors in Loire
Cheverny presents a classically furnished Loire château still lived in by the same family, with formal gardens, guided tours of richly decorated rooms and a kennel famed for its hunting hounds.
Château de Cheverny is a 17th-century Loire Valley château in Loir-et-Cher known for its classical symmetry, preserved interiors and formal gardens. It is a privately owned historic house open to visitors.
The current château was constructed in the early 17th century on an earlier site, and the property passed into the hands of the Hurault family where it has remained for several centuries with continuous preservation of interiors. The building and grounds reflect successive phases of taste and conservation.
The château is located in the Loire Valley in the commune of Cheverny, within the Loir-et-Cher department of central France, set among agricultural land and other Loire châteaux.
- Continuity of ownership: The château has been in the same family ownership since the 17th century and is open to the public year-round with guided tours of the principal rooms.
What to See #
- Main château: The main residence is a symmetrical classical château completed in the early 17th century and retains richly furnished state rooms and period interiors.
- Gardens and park: Formal French-style gardens and parklands lie immediately to the front and rear of the house and are part of the visitor route.
How to Get to Château de Cheverny #
Cheverny is approximately 20 km from Blois and about 35-40 minutes by car. Regional buses and organized tour coaches run from Blois and Tours in high season; driving is the easiest option for flexible timing.
Tips for Visiting Château de Cheverny #
- Arrive in the morning to catch the hunts (if scheduled) and to see the interior rooms before coaches arrive.
- Walk the gardens early for quiet and better light on the château's façade.
- Don't miss the stable museum-its room of hunting hounds and period tack is unexpectedly compelling.
Best Time to Visit Château de Cheverny #
Late spring and early autumn balance good weather with thinner crowds; high summer gets busiest with tourist coaches.
Weather & Climate near Château de Cheverny #
Château de Cheverny'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 (662 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 (58 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 (48 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 (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (48 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 (48 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 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
