Parc du Château d'Azay-le-Ferron
Type :
- Formal french garden
- Landscape garden
- Recent creation
- Orchard
On the line between Touraine and Bery, Château d’Azay-le-Ferron has been a property of the City of Tours since 1952. The castle evolved from the XVth to the XVIIIth centuries, amidst a 15-hectare park.
Beautiful architecture is matched by the superb interior arrangements.
Up to the XXth century, the estate welcomed grand hunting parties and elegant receptions. The English park develops as a succession of ‘scenes’ (formal parterres, English garden, magnificent landscape park) and enhances the peace and elegance of this property.
A conservatory orchard was recently added, thanks to collaboration with the University of Tours.
The modern garden includes a formal garden and superbly crafted topiary, including the famous chess set.
Parc du Château d'Azay-le-Ferron
Château d'Azay-le-Ferron
36290 Azay-le-Ferron
Tél : 33 (0)2 54 39 20 06
Fax : 33 (0)2 47 05 38 91
tourisme-azayleferron@wanadoo.fr
http://www.chateau-azay-le-ferron.com
Visits schedules :
From March 23rd to November 2nd
In March, April, May, and September everyday (except Tuesday) from 10am until 12am and from 2pm until 6pm
In July and August everyday from 10am until 6pm
Nocturnal visits when animation events are planned
The Parc Naturel Régional de la Brenne plans animations
Prices :
Castle and park in free visit :
- adult : 6,50€
- child from 7 up to 16 years old : 4€
- group (20 persons minimum) : 5,50€
Park in free visit :
- adult : 3€
- child from 7 up to 16 years old : 2€
Commented visit with theme on reservation
- group (30 persons minimum) : 7,50€
- group with less than 30 persons : fixed price of 120 €
Themes proposed : “History and landscape”, “Life in the area at the beginning of the XXth (vegetable garden)”, “ the English garden”, “The rose garden”. Duration of the visit : 1h15.
From Orléans or Paris, on the A10, exit number 17 at Blois; take the D956 to Châteauroux; in Contres, take the D675 then the D975 to Azay-le-Ferron. From Châteauroux, take the D925 to Châtellerault. From Tours, take the D943 to Châteauroux; in Châtillon-sur-Indre, take the D925 to Azay-le-Ferron. The park is in the village.
GPS : N46°51'04.8"/E 001°04'11.2"
Take a holiday in the Loire Valley, enjoy a stay in a luxury hotel and visit the prestigious historic sites such as Chambord, Orléans - the city liberated by Joan of Arc - and Chartres with its world-famous cathedral..
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The Berry is at 2 hours from the South of Paris. The department of the Indre can be proud of making you discover " its secret gardens " around prestigious sites such as the castles of Azay-le-Ferron, Bouges, Valençay or George Sand's domain.
SLEEPING AND EATING ON THE SPOT :
Located in the outbuildings, the Centre Permanent d'Initiatives pour l'Environnement can lodge 76 persons.
You may discover the park with your personal bicycle and plan picnic indoors. Information in reception : 02 54 39 20 06
