Château du Rivau
Castle Medieval château and gardens featuring contemporary art
In the Loire area, Château du Rivau pairs a modest medieval château with sculpted gardens and contemporary installations; visitors come for garden tours, seasonal displays and family events.
How to Get to Château du Rivau #
Rivau is about 25 km east of Tours. The nearest train station is Chinon or Tours; from there hire a taxi or rent a car. Regional buses serve Lémeré in summer; check the château’s website for seasonal shuttle services from nearby towns.
Tips for Visiting Château du Rivau #
- Buy tickets online in high season to skip the queue and reserve access to the themed gardens.
- After touring the château, follow the marked garden trails - the beech tunnel and pepperpot garden are often overlooked.
- Check the schedule for occasional equestrian demonstrations and theatrical events that animate the grounds.
Best Time to Visit Château du Rivau #
Visit in late spring or early autumn to see the gardens at their best and avoid midsummer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Château du Rivau #
Château du Rivau'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 (677 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 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 (60 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 (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°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 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 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (47 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 (41 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 8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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