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.
Château des Réaux at a Glance#
Address: Château des Réaux, 37120 Chemillé‑sur‑Indrois, Indre‑et‑Loire, France
Hours: Apr-Sep Daily 10:00am-6:00pm, Oct-Mar limited openings (check official site)
Admission: Admission typically €8-€12 (varies with exhibitions and season); reduced tickets for children and concessions
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 65 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 59 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Good | 4° - 13° | 6° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.2 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° | 63 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 17° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 19° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 70 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 70 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |