How long does it take to visit the château du Rivau?

The visit takes about 90 minutes.

Are dogs allowed at the château du Rivau?

Yes, dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on a lead.

Is there parking at the château du Rivau?

Two free car parks are available, one 200 metres from the ticket office with disabled parking, the other a 10 minute walk away.

What is the connection between the château du Rivau and Joan of Arc?

Joan of Arc is said to have come to the château in 1429 to collect warhorses before joining the siege of Orléans.

How old is the château du Rivau?

Its earliest foundations date to the 13th century, with a major rebuilding in the 15th century for Pierre de Beauvau.

Château du Rivau

Rivau Castle

Lémeré

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €13.50
Child: €7.50
Reduced: €10

Free for children under 5 ; free for holders of the Carte Guide Conférencier and the Carte Presse, as well as for disabled children under 18

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Prices checked at the source on August 4, 2026

Visit duration: 90 min
Where: Lémeré

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Château du Rivau stands in Lémeré (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: 13th century, 14th century, milieu 15th century, 16th century). Adult admission costs 13.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

Standing above the Veude valley at Lémeré, the château du Rivau combines medieval defensive architecture with Renaissance alterations, later enriched by contemporary gardens and modern art installations. The site is linked to Joan of Arc, who came here in 1429 to collect warhorses. Visitors today can see the corner towers, the vaulted former stables and a quadrangular courtyard with a 17th century fountain.

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What to know

The visit lasts about 90 minutes.
The adult ticket costs 13.50 euros.
Two free car parks are available: P1, 200 metres from the ticket office with disabled parking and charging points, and P2, a 10 minute walk away.
Dogs are allowed on a lead.
The château has been a listed historic monument since 1918.

Practical information

Opening hours

every day from 1 April to 1 November 2026
from 1 to 30 April: 10h-18h
from 1 May to 30 September: 10h-19h
from 1 October to 1 November: 10h-18h

Prices

Adult: €13.50
Child: €7.50
Reduced: €10

Free for children under 5 ; free for holders of the Carte Guide Conférencier and the Carte Presse, as well as for disabled children under 18

Visit duration: 90 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Two free car parks: P1, 200 metres from the ticket office (including disabled parking spaces and electric charging points), P2, a 10-minute walk away

Private step-free access via the entrance gate leading to the ticket office/shop and the restaurant. The gardens, the press house and the audiovisual tour of the Ecuries Royales are accessible. Visits to two rooms of the château for wheelchair users are possible by reservation only.

On site

Food and drink
Gift shop
Picnic area
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Lémeré · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Lémeré, Indre-et-Loire

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

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Château phone number

+33 2 47 95 77 47

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00097802
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century, milieu 15th century, 16th century

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Château du Rivau: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €13.50. Child: €7.50. Reduced: €10. Free for: children under 5 ; free for holders of the Carte Guide Conférencier and the Carte Presse, as well as for disabled children under 18.
How long does it take to visit the château du Rivau?: The visit takes about 90 minutes.
Are dogs allowed at the château du Rivau?: Yes, dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on a lead.
Is there parking at the château du Rivau?: Two free car parks are available, one 200 metres from the ticket office with disabled parking, the other a 10 minute walk away.
What is the connection between the château du Rivau and Joan of Arc?: Joan of Arc is said to have come to the château in 1429 to collect warhorses before joining the siege of Orléans.
How old is the château du Rivau?: Its earliest foundations date to the 13th century, with a major rebuilding in the 15th century for Pierre de Beauvau.

Information verified on August 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website