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Château de Villandry gardens

Villandry, France

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A Renaissance château known for its terraced gardens, including a geometric kitchen garden replanted twice a year. Climb the keep for the view over the patterns; the Loire cycle path passes the gate.

Nearest town
Villandry, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.3401, 0.5144
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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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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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Aire de VillandryMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Château de Villandry gardens · 50 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • La ConfluenceCampsite
    3 km from Château de Villandry gardens · 78 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Aire Cinq-Mars-la-PileMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Château de Villandry gardens · 31 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Les GrangesCampsite
    6 km from Château de Villandry gardens
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Langeais Camping et loisirsCampsite
    7 km from Château de Villandry gardens · 90 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
  • Camping La MignardièreCampsite
    9 km from Château de Villandry gardens · 114 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Château de Villandry gardens?

Château de Villandry gardens is in Villandry, France, at GPS 47.3401, 0.5144. It is about 10 km from Azay-le-Rideau.

Can you camp near Château de Villandry gardens?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de Villandry, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 47 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Château de Villandry gardens?

Château de Villandry gardens is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Touraine and Anjou: Villandry to Fontevraud.

What is there to see near Château de Villandry gardens?

Places worth a stop nearby: Château d’Azay-le-Rideau (10 km), Château d’Ussé (20 km), Royal Fortress of Chinon (28 km) and Fontevraud Abbey (39 km).

When is the best time to visit Château de Villandry gardens?

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)

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