{"id":12072,"date":"2025-11-03T15:44:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/?p=12072"},"modified":"2026-10-03T13:26:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T13:26:02","slug":"castillo-de-chenonceau-francia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/es\/france\/centre-val-de-loire\/chateau-de-chenonceau-castle-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Castillo de Chenonceau, Francia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ch\u00e2teau de Chenonceau is one of the most elegant and renowned castles in France, located in the Loire Valley near the town of Chenonceaux, in the Indre-et-Loire department. Spanning the River Cher, the ch\u00e2teau is celebrated for its graceful Renaissance architecture, rich history, and beautiful gardens. Often called \u201cThe Ladies\u2019 Castle\u201d (Le Ch\u00e2teau des Dames), it owes much of its design and legacy to the influential women who owned, expanded, and decorated it over the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historia e importancia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The present ch\u00e2teau was built between 1514 and 1522 on the foundations of an old mill by Thomas Bohier, a royal finance official, and his wife Katherine Bri\u00e7onnet, who oversaw the works. In 1535 it passed to the French Crown, and King Henry II later gave it to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diane de Poitiers commissioned the arched bridge across the River Cher and laid out a large formal garden. After Henry II\u2019s death in 1559, his widow, Catherine de\u2019 Medici, forced Diane to give up the ch\u00e2teau, made it her own residence and added the two-storey gallery on top of the bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout history, Chenonceau has been home to several remarkable women, including Louise of Lorraine, Louise Dupin, and later Madame Pelouze, who helped preserve the ch\u00e2teau\u2019s elegance and legacy. During the First World War the gallery served as a military hospital, and in the Second World War the River Cher marked the demarcation line, so the gallery led from occupied to free France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arquitectura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ch\u00e2teau de Chenonceau is a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture, combining symmetry, elegance, and natural beauty. Its most iconic feature is the long gallery that stretches across the River Cher, supported by a series of graceful arches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las caracter\u00edsticas clave incluyen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>La Sala de la Galer\u00eda, un largo pasillo con suelos de baldosas en blanco y negro y grandes ventanales con vistas al r\u00edo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Capilla, ricamente decorada y conservada a trav\u00e9s de siglos de conflicto.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Bedrooms of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de\u2019 Medici, both furnished with period d\u00e9cor and paintings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Las Cocinas, situadas en los pilares del puente, accesibles directamente desde el r\u00edo para abastecerse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting the Ch\u00e2teau<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ch\u00e2teau de Chenonceau is one of the most visited historical sites in France and is open every day of the year. Visitors can explore the richly furnished rooms, the gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de\u2019 Medici, the maze and the surrounding estate, and in summer rowing boats can be hired on the Cher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Horario:<\/strong><br>In 2026 the ch\u00e2teau opens at 9:00 from April to October and closes between 17:30 and 19:00 depending on the season (19:00 in July and August). From November to March it is open from 9:30 to 16:30, with longer hours around Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Derechos de entrada:<\/strong><br>In 2026 an adult ticket with a guide leaflet costs \u20ac19, or \u20ac24 with an audio guide. Children aged 7\u201318 pay \u20ac15 and seniors and students \u20ac16, while children under 7 enter free. The ticket includes the ch\u00e2teau and gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C\u00f3mo llegar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>En tren:<\/strong><br>From Paris, take a TGV from Paris Montparnasse to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps near Tours (about 1 hour), then a regional TER train to Chenonceaux station (about 25 minutes). The ch\u00e2teau entrance is a short walk from the station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>En coche:<\/strong><br>The ch\u00e2teau is about 230 kilometers from Paris and can be reached via the A10 motorway toward Tours, then by local roads following signs to Chenonceaux. Ample parking is available near the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>En excursi\u00f3n organizada:<\/strong><br>Desde Par\u00eds, Tours y Amboise parten numerosas excursiones guiadas que a menudo combinan visitas a varios castillos del Valle del Loira en un solo d\u00eda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qu\u00e9 la hace famosa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ch\u00e2teau de Chenonceau is famous for its architectural grace, its reflection on the River Cher, and the remarkable women who shaped its history. Since 2000 it has been part of the Loire Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" data-id=\"12127\" src=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-001-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"La galer\u00eda de Chenonceau sobre sus arcos en el r\u00edo Cher\" class=\"wp-image-12127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-001-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-001-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-001-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-001-1536x1037.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-001-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-002.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" data-id=\"12129\" src=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-002-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"La torre de los Marques y el castillo tras una fuente del jard\u00edn\" class=\"wp-image-12129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-002-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-002-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-002-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-002-1536x1146.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-002-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-003.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" data-id=\"12128\" src=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-003-1024x746.jpg\" alt=\"Parterres de flores en los jardines ante el castillo y la torre de los Marques\" class=\"wp-image-12128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-003-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-003-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-003-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-003-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-003-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-004.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" data-id=\"12126\" src=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-004-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"Una barca de remos en el Cher bajo el castillo y su galer\u00eda\" class=\"wp-image-12126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-004-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-004-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-004-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-004-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dotonmap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chenonceau-004-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>El \u00abcastillo de las Damas\u00bb del Valle del Loira, con su galer\u00eda renacentista sobre los arcos del puente que cruza el r\u00edo Cher y los jardines de Diana de Poitiers y Catalina de M\u00e9dici, abierto todos los d\u00edas del 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