Château des Réaux
Castle Renaissance island château in Loire with formal gardens
On the Loire Valley circuit, Château des Réaux presents historic château architecture, curated rooms and gardens; visitors stop for guided tours and temporary exhibitions.
How to Get to Château des Réaux #
From Tours, drive southeast on the A10 and local D roads to Chemillé‑sur‑Indrois (about 50-70 minutes). The château is reachable by car with parking on site.
Tips for Visiting Château des Réaux #
- Book a timed entry during summer weekends when day visitors peak.
- See the riverside defensive walls for an unexpectedly picturesque angle of the château.
- The castle's gardens and interiors are best explored at a relaxed pace-allow at least 90 minutes.
Best Time to Visit Château des Réaux #
Best spring through early autumn for gardens and regular exhibition programming.
Weather & Climate near Château des Réaux #
Château des Réaux'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 (674 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.