Can you visit the inside of the Château de Thoiry?

Yes, six adjoining ground floor rooms along with the grand staircase and chapel are open to visitors.

Is the château on the same site as the zoo?

Yes, the zoological park occupies part of the 380 hectare estate surrounding the château.

How long has the same family owned the château?

The current family has owned it since 1612, across thirteen generations.

Château of Thoiry

Thoiry

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €34
Child: €25
Reduced: €22

Free for children under 3, upon proof

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Prices checked at the source on August 7, 2026

Where: Thoiry

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Château de Thoiry stands in Thoiry (Yvelines), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 16th century, first half of the 18th century, second quarter of the 19th century). Adult admission costs 34 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 7, 2026.

Built in the final third of the 16th century, the Château de Thoiry has belonged to the same family since 1612, most often passed down through the women of the line. Visitors can see a set of adjoining ground floor rooms, a grand staircase and a chapel, all witnesses to four centuries under one lineage. The 380 hectare estate also contains a zoological park open since 1965.

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What to know

The adult ticket price is 34 euros.
The estate includes a zoo separate from the château visit itself.
The present gardens date from a 19th century redesign by Louis-Sulpice Varé.
The château and its outbuildings are listed historic monuments, with protections extended as recently as 2024.

Practical information

Prices

Adult: €34
Child: €25
Reduced: €22

Free for children under 3, upon proof

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Disabled rate upon proof (disability card or mobility inclusion card), wheelchair and electric scooter rentals available on site

On site

Food and drink
Gift shop
Picnic area
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Thoiry · Yvelines · Île-de-France

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Address

Thoiry, Yvelines

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00087655
Period of construction: third quarter of the 16th century, first half of the 18th century, second quarter of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Château of Thoiry: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €34. Child: €25. Reduced: €22. Free for: children under 3, upon proof.
Château of Thoiry: where to buy tickets?: Tickets are sold on the château’s official ticket office, linked at the top of this page.
Can you visit the inside of the Château de Thoiry?: Yes, six adjoining ground floor rooms along with the grand staircase and chapel are open to visitors.
Is the château on the same site as the zoo?: Yes, the zoological park occupies part of the 380 hectare estate surrounding the château.
How long has the same family owned the château?: The current family has owned it since 1612, across thirteen generations.

Information verified on August 7, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website