Hours
The Cheverny estate is open 365 days a year, including 25 December, 1 January and 1 May.
Current hours
Ticket office
1 January – 31 March 2026
10 h 00 to 17 h 00 uninterrupted
The Château
1 January – 31 March 2026
10 h 00 to 17 h 00 uninterrupted
Gardens
1 January to 31 March 2026
10 h 00 to 17 h 30 uninterrupted
Exhibition ‘The Secrets of Marlinspike Hall’
1 January to 31 March 2026
10 h 00 to 12 h 45,
13 h 45 to 17 h 00
Gift shop
1 January – 31 March 2026
Closes at 17 h 00
Tintin Shop
1 January – 31 March 2026
11 h 45 to 17 h 00 uninterrupted
Notes:
The castle is heated in winter.
Parking is free of charge.
Hours during other periods
▶︎ Ticket office and castle opening hours:
From 1 January to 31 March, and from 1 October to 31 Decemberfrom 10:00 to 17:00 without interruption.
From 1 April to 30 Septemberfrom 9:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. without interruption, (until 6:30 p.m. from 1 July to 31 August)
▶︎ Opening hours for the exhibition "The Secrets of Moulinsart":
From 1 January to 31 March, and from 1 October to 31 Decemberfrom 10:00 to 12:45; 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m.
From 1 April to 30 September9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; 1:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. (until 6:30 p.m. from 1 July to 31 August)
Prices
Tickets are only available for purchase on site, without reservation.
A guided tour, at an additional cost of €5.00, is available on certain days for individuals (subject to availability).
👉 More information in the guided tour section.
Visit the Château and gardens
The essentials of the estate : discover the interior of the château and the 6 themed gardens.
Approximate length of visit: 1h30 to 1h45
The Château and gardens + The Secrets of Marlinspike Hall
The best of Cheverny Castle and Marlinspike Hall : visit the interior of the castle, the six themed gardens and the 700 m² immersive exhibition on Tintin.
Approximate duration of visit: 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
The Château and the Gardens + the Ride on Electric Boats and Cars
This tour allows you to explore the estate in the open air on sunny days: visit the interior of the castle, the six themed gardens and the forest park by boat and electric car
April to 11 November. Approximate duration of visit: 2½ to 3 hours.
The Château and the Gardens + the Secrets of Marlinspike Hall + the Ride on Electric Boats and Cars
Discover all the facets of the estate: from Tintin to navigation on the canal, via the Grand Siècle!
April to 11 November. Approximate length of visit: 2h15 to 2h30
(1) The reduced rate is available to the following visitors upon presentation of valid proof:
Adults from large families, upon presentation of a family record book or a large-family card
Children aged 7 to 14
Secondary school pupils
Students under 25, upon presentation of a student card showing date of birth
Jobseekers, upon presentation of a France Travail certificate dated within the last three months.
(2) Disability: the reduced fare is available to holders of a disability card. The standard fare applies to accompanying persons.
Special offers
The Privilege Card
Valid for one year from the date of purchase, the privilege card gives unlimited access to the Castle, the gardens and the exhibition "The Secrets of Moulinsart".
Enjoy many other exclusive benefits:
10% discount on your purchases in both shops on the estate (château and Tintin).
€1 discount for people accompanying you (on the full price).
Please note: events for which there is an additional charge (such as the Venetian evening) or those not organised directly by the castle (such as the Plant Festival or the History Book Festival) are not included in the card.
How to obtain your card?
It couldn't be simpler: just go to the ticket office with a passport photo to create your card. This year, the card is available to everyone, regardless of where you live!
2026 rates for the privilege card:
Full price: €63
Reduced price: €40
2 grandparents and 2 grandchildren
Regardless of the ticket selected, for two full-price adult tickets for grandparents and two reduced-price tickets for grandchildren, the cheapest reduced-price ticket is offered.
Offer valid all year round, for individuals only.
To prepare for your visit, feel free to consult all our advice here.
Payment methods
The ticket office accepts payments in cash, by credit card (except American Express), bank cheque and holiday vouchers (paper or Connect).