Château d’Ussé
Rigny-Ussé, France
A turreted château against the Chinon forest, said to have inspired Perrault’s Sleeping Beauty. The best photo is from across the Indre by the D7, even if you do not go inside.
- Nearest town
- Rigny-Ussé, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.2497, 0.2916
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping-car Park ChinonMotorhome stopover10 km from Château d’Ussé · 49 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- La FritillaireCampsite13 km from Château d’UsséTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Langeais Camping et loisirsCampsite13 km from Château d’Ussé · 90 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Aire Cinq-Mars-la-PileMotorhome stopover16 km from Château d’Ussé · 31 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Belle-RiveCampsite17 km from Château d’Ussé · 58 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Aire Camping-car Brain-sur-AllonnesMotorhome stopover18 km from Château d’Ussé · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Château d’Ussé?
Château d’Ussé is in Rigny-Ussé, France, at GPS 47.2497, 0.2916. It is about 10 km from Chinon.
Can you camp near Château d’Ussé?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping municipal De La Blardière, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 62 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Château d’Ussé?
Château d’Ussé is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Touraine and Anjou: Villandry to Fontevraud.
What is there to see near Château d’Ussé?
Places worth a stop nearby: Royal Fortress of Chinon (10 km), Château d’Azay-le-Rideau (13 km), Château de Villandry gardens (20 km) and Fontevraud Abbey (20 km).
When is the best time to visit Château d’Ussé?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)