Château de Menars Castle
Riverside French château with 17th-century classical architecture
On the Loire near Blois, Château de Menars anchors landscaped grounds and 18th‑century architecture. Visitors pass through for guided tours of period interiors, riverside parkland and proximity to other Loire Valley châteaux.
Château de Menars at a Glance#
How to Get to Château de Menars#
Located near the Loire River in Centre-Val de Loire; accessible by car from Tours or Orléans with regional roads providing local access. Public transport options are limited-check local schedules for nearby train or bus connections.
Tips for Visiting Château de Menars#
- The château is privately owned and access can be limited-check opening days and special events before travelling.
- The estate road and riverside approach provide attractive viewpoints for photography.
- If interiors are closed, the surrounding estate still offers period landscaping and architectural details to study.
Best Time to Visit Château de Menars#
Best from late spring to early autumn for estate visits and possible interior openings.
Weather & Climate near Château de Menars#
Château de Menars'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 (651 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 58 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 52 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Good | 3° - 12° | 5° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 62 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Excellent | 13° - 26° | 20° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 3.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 26° | 20° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Excellent | 10° - 22° | 16° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 5° | 66 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 57 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
