Pagoda of Chanteloup

Chanteloup Castle was built by the Duke of Choiseul and, with its huge garden in the Loire Valley, formed an impressive and pleasant country house near the Royal Castle of Amboise. The Duke of Choiseul erected a pagoda in Chanteloup Park in honor of his friends, who visited him in his Chanteloup Castle despite the Minister's dishonor. This Chanteloup pagoda is reminiscent of the chinoiserie that was popular in the 18th century at European courts and especially in Versailles. With the destruction of Chanteloup Castle, the pagoda remains the only remnant in the Chanteloup area. This area offers a very nice walk in its large park, with the possibility to take a boat trip. Its proximity to the Royal Castle of Amboise and Clos-Lucé, on the road to the castle of Chenonceau, which is not very far, allows you to combine visits and walks.

Opening hours of the Chanteloup Pagoda:

The Chanteloup Pagoda can be visited from late March to early November.
Open every day - the reception is in French or English.
The visit lasts more than 1 hour.

March to May: from 10 am to 6 pm
June-August: from 10h to 19h
September: from 10 am to 6 pm
October-November: from 14h to 17h

Closing of the cash register and entry possible until 1 hour before closing.
Pagoda tickets are valid for a visit to Chanteloup in the year of ticket purchase.

Ticket prices Pagoda and Chanteloup Park:

The ticket price for the Chanteloup Pagoda is in Euro plus service charge / booking / shipping (VAT included)

Discounted student tickets and children's discount for children from 7 to 17 years. The Chanteloup pagoda is free for children under 7 years of age.
People with reduced mobility have access to the park only and can receive a discount.

Free brochure in French or English delivered on arrival at Domaine de Chanteloup.

Boat trips Chanteloup possible. Maximum 4 persons per boat. Rent about 5 € per hour.

Directions Chanteloup:

Bus parking, bicycles, RV's and people with reduced mobility on the premises.
Parking near the Chanteloup Pagoda.

Chanteloup Pagoda is 25 km from Tours and 3 km from the center of Amboise.

- 5 minutes drive from the center of Amboise towards Bléré-Loches
- 2 hours from Paris via the A10 motorway (Amboise exit)
- 1 hour from Paris-Montparnasse by TGV - Saint Pierre des Corps