Step into the fairy-tale world of Château d'Ussé, the white-turreted Loire Valley castle perched above the Indre river that inspired Charles Perrault's Sleeping Beauty. Explore richly furnished staterooms still owned by the Blacas family, a Flamboyant Gothic chapel with doors attributed to Luca della Robbia, and formal gardens in the style of André Le Nôtre. Climb the octagonal keep where wax figures bring the Sleeping Beauty story to life room by room, then stroll through terraced grounds overlooking the valley and the edge of the Chinon forest. The castle is seasonal, open from mid-February to early November, with last admission one hour before closing.
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Planning a day in Rigny-Ussé? This step-by-step itinerary covers the best of Rigny-Ussé in one day — 1 attractions with exact walking times between each stop, entrance fees per person, and transport alternatives.
Plan around 2h to visit 1 attraction along the way. Budget roughly €65: about €15 on entrance tickets, and roughly €50 for 3 meals. You can adjust these numbers and see a full breakdown below.
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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 i…
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