Château & Park of Châteauneuf-sur-Loire
Château de Châteauneuf-sur-Loire
Remnants of a 17th-century château set in English-style gardens, famed for its May rhododendron displays, and home to a Loire River navigation museum.
The château at Châteauneuf-sur-Loire belonged to the Secretary of State La Vrillière in the 17th century. Most of it was demolished after the Revolution. What remains, a rotunda and outbuildings, now houses the town hall and the Loire River Navigation Museum, which explains ancient river transport and the lives of boatmen. Surrounding the château is an open English-style garden, where tall rhododendron bushes bloom in May, making it one of Loiret's best-known spots for flower viewing. The park is free to enter, while the museum charges admission. It is located about 25 km east of Orléans, on the way to Sully-sur-Loire.
Opening hours
Park open all day; museum approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Oratory of Germigny-des-Prés
- Abbey of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire (Fleury Abbey)
- Château de Sully-sur-Loire
- Château de Chamerolles
- Parc Floral de la Source
- Collégiale Saint-Aignan
- Château de La Ferté-Saint-Aubin
- Jardin de l'Évêché