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Things to see in Azay-le-Rideau (France): 49 places and when to go
Azay-le-Rideau is a town in France, and this site lists 49 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (29), History (14), Nature (4). The best known are Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Villandry and Château d'Ussé. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 47.2791, 0.3949
- Places
- 49 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (29) · History (14) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (2) · Hiking (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 218 km as the crow flies
What to see in Azay-le-Rideau
The places in and around Azay-le-Rideau, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Château d'Azay-le-RideauFrench castle5.8 km
- Château de VillandryFrench Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley11 km
- Château d'UsséChâteau in France8.5 km
- Château de LangeaisCastle5.1 km
- Château de Rochecotte18th-century château in Indre-et-Loire, France6.7 km
- Cinq-Mars pileAncient tower in the commune of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile10 km
- Château de Cinq-MarsFrench castle9.4 km
- Château de la FarinièreCastle10 km
- La Roche-Cotard CaveCave7.0 km
- Musée Maurice DufresneTechnological history museum in Azay-le-Rideau, France1 m
- Château de l'IsletteHistory3.2 km
- Grotte de la LoutinièreCave6.6 km
- Manoir d'AndignyCastle14 km
- Manoir de la PlâterieCastle12 km
- Église Saint-Léger du Vieux-Bourg de Cravant-les-CôteauxChurch located in Indre-et-Loire, in France13 km
- Arrêté de protection de biotope de l'Amont De L'Île GaraudProtected area6.0 km
- Cave AugerWinery14 km
- Cave des Grands Vins de BourgueilWinery13 km
- Caves de la SalleWinery14 km
- Château de la Roche-en-LoireWinery2.2 km
- Château de MinièreWinery10 km
- Domaine AnsodellesWinery13 km
- Domaine Bernard BaudryWinery14 km
- Domaine de la CabernelleWinery14 km
And the other 25, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Domaine de la Chanteleuserie, Domaine de la Chevalerie, Domaine de la Closerie, Domaine de la Dozonnerie, Domaine des Ouches, Domaine des Viénais, Domaine du Petit Bondieu, Domaine Duval-Voisin, Domaine Goré François, Domaine Guion, Domaine Johann Spelty, Domaine Laurent Fauvy, Domaine Nicolas Paget, Domaine Stéphane Guion, EARL Delanoue Frères, Fleury Père et Fils, GAEC Gauthier Pierre et Rodolphe, Jean-Marie Amirault, Le Sot de l'Ange, Les Frères Nau, Vigneron Béatrice et Pascal Lambert
- With kids: Pop Corn Labyrinthe Tours - Ballan Miré
- Nature: Vallon Du Maupas
- Hiking: Via Sancti Martini - Chemin d'été de la Saint-Martin, Via Sancti Martini - Terre de Saint-Martin
When to go to Azay-le-Rideau
The best time to visit Azay-le-Rideau is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:41
- FebPossible10:02
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:23
- MayBest time14:53
- JunBest time15:42
- JulBest time15:22
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:03
- DecPossible8:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. In April, 49 of the 49 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Azay-le-Rideau
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 218 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Azay-le-Rideau?
The best known: Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Villandry, Château d'Ussé, Château de Langeais, Château de Rochecotte. In all, 49 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Azay-le-Rideau?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17.
How do you get to Azay-le-Rideau?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 218 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Azay-le-Rideau as the destination and these 49 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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