Château de Plessis-lez-Tours Castle
Renaissance château near Tours featuring historic interiors
Château de Plessis-lez-Tours at a Glance#
Address: Château du Plessis‑lez‑Tours, near La Riche / Tours, Indre‑et‑Loire, France
Hours: Apr-Sep Daily 10:00am-6:00pm, Oct-Mar limited openings (verify seasonal times)
Admission: Small admission fee for castle and grounds (typically €5-€10); garden or event surcharges may apply
About Château de Plessis-lez-Tours#
Château de Plessis-lez-Tours is a historic château near Tours in the Loire Valley region of Centre-Val de Loire, once associated with royal habitation in the late Middle Ages.
Remains of the château and its grounds can be visited to understand its former scale and role as a royal residence; only vestiges survive compared with the grander Loire royal palaces. The site is of interest to those studying late medieval princely residences rather than large museum displays.
The château gained prominence in the late medieval period as a royal or princely residence and was altered and partly demolished in later centuries, leaving fragments of its former buildings and layout.
Situated close to Tours in Indre-et-Loire, in the Loire Valley of central France.
How to Get to Château de Plessis-lez-Tours#
From Tours station, drive or taxi west toward La Riche and follow local directions to the château (about 15-20 minutes). Regional buses service nearby villages; confirm last-mile transport with local tourist offices.
Tips for Visiting Château de Plessis-lez-Tours#
- Plan at least two hours to explore the keep, gardens and nearby estate buildings.
- The château is close enough to Tours for a relaxed day trip - combine with a vineyard visit in the Loire Valley.
- Check for candlelit evening openings during summer festivals for a memorable atmosphere.
Best Time to Visit Château de Plessis-lez-Tours#
Best from spring to early autumn; evenings and event days add extra atmosphere.
Weather & Climate near Château de Plessis-lez-Tours#
Château de Plessis-lez-Tours's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (663 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 60 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 2° | 61 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Good | 4° - 12° | 6° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 61 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 17° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 20° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 20° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 64 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 67 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
