Is the Château de l'Islette still lived in?

Yes, it is occupied by its current owners, who also open it to visitors.

What is the connection between the Islette and Camille Claudel?

The sculptor stayed here several times with Auguste Rodin in the 1890s, a period referenced during the visit.

Yes, as long as it is kept on a leash.

Is the castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes, the site offers full accessibility.

Château de l'Islette

Islette Castle

Azay-le-Rideau

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €12
Reduced: €7.50

Free for children under 7

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Where: Azay-le-Rideau

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Château de l'Islette stands in Azay-le-Rideau (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 16th century, 17th century). Adult admission costs 12 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set on the banks of the Indre, two kilometres from Azay-le-Rideau, the Islette shows a Renaissance silhouette often compared to its famous neighbour, with two round towers flanking a main building raised around 1530. The castle is still lived in by its owners, who open part of it to visitors, including the painted great hall from the early 17th century and a chapel with a star-studded vault. Visitors also come for its connection to Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin, who stayed here several times in the 1890s, and for the riverside grounds.

Practical information

Opening hours

4 to 30 April: 11h00-17h30
1 May to 30 June: 10h30-18h00
1 July to 31 August: 10h00-19h00
1 to 30 September: 10h30-18h00
1 October to 1 November: 11h00-17h30

Prices

Adult: €12
Reduced: €7.50

Free for children under 7

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Full visit accessible
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Not verified

On site

Picnic area
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Azay-le-Rideau · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Azay-le-Rideau, Indre-et-Loire

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00097649
Period of construction: first half of the 16th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Château de l'Islette: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €12. Reduced: €7.50. Free for: children under 7.
Is the Château de l'Islette still lived in?: Yes, it is occupied by its current owners, who also open it to visitors.
What is the connection between the Islette and Camille Claudel?: The sculptor stayed here several times with Auguste Rodin in the 1890s, a period referenced during the visit.
Can I bring my dog?: Yes, as long as it is kept on a leash.
Is the castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: Yes, the site offers full accessibility.