Château de Chamerolles
A Renaissance château at the edge of the Orléans forest, famed for its perfume history museum and a reconstructed 16th-century garden.
The Château de Chamerolles was built in the early 16th century and is surrounded by a moat. Restored by the Loiret department, its 'Perfume Gallery' displays perfumes, spices and toiletry objects from the Renaissance to the 20th century in chronological order, with scent-based interactive exhibits. Outside, a garden faithfully recreated in the Renaissance style is divided into herb, flower and vegetable areas. Admission is about €7, and the château is closed on Tuesdays. Located about 30 km northeast of Orléans, it requires a car and can be combined with a walk in the Orléans Forest.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (closed Tue; shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Château & Park of Châteauneuf-sur-Loire
- Oratory of Germigny-des-Prés
- Abbey of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire (Fleury Abbey)
- Collégiale Saint-Aignan
- Jardin de l'Évêché
- MOBE – Muséum d'Orléans pour la Biodiversité et l'Environnement
- Campo Santo
- Orléans Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Croix)