Château de Chenonceau is a Renaissance château in Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire (Centre-Val de Loire), France, and a filming location for Mary, Queen of Scots (1971). Built in 1522, it was designed by Philibert de l'Orme.
Location: Château de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux, Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire (Centre-Val de Loire), France
Verified facts
- Located in Chenonceaux
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-2019, SRC-2020 - Designed by Philibert de l'Orme
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-2019, SRC-2020 - Architectural style: Renaissance
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-2019, SRC-2020 - Historic designation: Monument historique (classé)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-2019, SRC-2020, SRC-4133 - Appeared in Mary, Queen of Scots (movie, 1971)
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0810, SRC-2021, SRC-6505, SRC-6506 - Built in 1522
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-3853, SRC-2020, SRC-4133
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0810 — Filming Locations for Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) — Movie-Locations.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2019 — Plateforme Ouverte du Patrimoine (POP) / Base Mérimée — Domaine de Chenonceau, notice PA00097654 (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2020 — Wikipedia — Château de Chenonceau (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2021 — Wikipedia — Mary, Queen of Scots (1971 film) (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3853 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4133 — worldhistory.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5911 — Château de Chenonceau — official site (Practical information) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5912 — Encyclopaedia Britannica — Château de Chenonceaux (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6505 — IMDb — Mary, Queen of Scots (1971), Filming & production / Filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6506 — Frock Flicks — Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily year-round; hours vary by season (roughly 09:00-19:00 high summer down to 09:30-16:30 winter). Last admission 30 min before close.
Admission: Adult €19 (with leaflet) / €24 with audioguide; senior 65+ €16/€21; student & child 7-18 €15-16/€20-21; under 7 free
Frequently asked questions
How is Château de Chenonceau connected to Mary, Queen of Scots?
Château de Chenonceau, in Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire (Centre-Val de Loire), has a documented connection to Mary, Queen of Scots. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Can you visit Château de Chenonceau?
Yes — Château de Chenonceau is open to the public. Hours: Open daily year-round; hours vary by season (roughly 09:00-19:00 high summer down to 09:30-16:30 winter). Last admission 30 min before close.. Admission: Adult €19 (with leaflet) / €24 with audioguide; senior 65+ €16/€21; student & child 7-18 €15-16/€20-21; under 7 free.
Who designed Château de Chenonceau?
Château de Chenonceau was designed by Philibert de l'Orme.
Where is Château de Chenonceau located?
Château de Chenonceau is located in Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire (Centre-Val de Loire).