Château d'Ussé, Rigny-Ussé
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Ussé and Gizeux Castles from Tours
2 attractions · 6h 13min · car route · 2 cities
Tickets ~€25.5
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About Château d'Ussé
Château d'Ussé stands on a fortified terrace above the Indre valley at the edge of the Château de Chinon forest, built from white tufa stone typical of the Loire Valley. The site was first fortified in the 11th century, and the current castle blends late Gothic defensive architecture from the 15th century with Renaissance residential wings added over the following two centuries. Charles Perrault reportedly drew inspiration from its silhouette of pointed turrets and white towers when writing Sleeping Beauty in 1697.
Château d'Ussé — Planning Your Visit
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Castle Visit
RecommendedSelf-guided visit including furnished rooms, chapel, gardens, keep with Sleeping Beauty exhibition, cellars, and stables. Last admission 1 hour before closing. Audio guide available for 2€ supplement via Wivisites app (9 languages).
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The castle has remained in private hands throughout its entire history and is still owned by the Blacas family, descendants of the original builders. Casimir de Blacas d'Aulps, the 7th Duke of Blacas, manages it today. Unlike most Loire châteaux, it was never confiscated during the French Revolution.
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