Writing reviews of Loire Valley castles is quite monotonous to be honest cause ALL of them are incredible, 5 stars, magical, surreal. And this one is no exception but perhaps slightly above the rest. Amazing from all angles and especially from across the river. Make sure to cross the long room all the way and walk down the river for a few minutes for the money shot! Spectacular!

Worth the trip, a remarkable and very well kept chateau. A true French experience in the countryside. Budget at least 3 hours. We went during an afternoon period when the sun was slowly going down. This made for beautiful photos. The visit is well organized and easy to self-tour. Splurge on the Audio guide, it is worth it. Everything is a bit overpriced but that is too be expected for a tourist attraction. Don't miss this one!

Gorgeous and historic chateau perfectly positioned over the river. Very engaging interpretation. Well tended gardens. The downside, however, is the wine cellar -- we were interested in possibly doing a tasting and buying some wine but the one woman working there was busy with a private tasting. There was no sign to indicate how long this might take, and no other staff available to help us. We lingered a bit, then managed to get her attention to say we wanted to buy wine, but she brusquely said she was occupied with the private tasting and turned away. A more helpful response would have been appreciated. Instead we left and bought wine elsewhere. Did not feel valued as a visitor and potential customer.

This is a very beautiful chateau. It is unique in that it is partially built over a river. It also has a really interesting history which I recommend you research before you go. The guide is outstanding and helps tell story of this 600 year old structure. The gardens are stunning. Fresh, fragrant flowers from the gardens are placed in large arrangements in each room of the house each week. There is also a working farm on site that you can tour, as well as a large vegetable and flower raising garden, and even a donkey park with some cute donkeys munching away. Well worth a three hour visit. We would go again just to see it in the spring.

We enjoyed our visit tremendously. Although this was by far the most crowded attraction in the Loire Valley it is gorgeous and should not be missed. The chateau itself is interesting especially the story of Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers. On top of the furniture the florist of the castle is really incredible. The garden is huge with many spits to sit down to relax and have a snack.

This site is more than just a chateau. In addition to the castle, the grounds are extensive. If you have a chance to look at a map of the property before you go, you can plot the path that suits you best. We went on a hot day and so we only managed to see the chateau and one side of the grounds (the one with the farm and all the outbuildings). If you go in warm weather, I would recommend a hat and hand-held fan. Also, wear good footwear for walking. Not only will you be walking the grounds, but there is a walk from the parking lot to the chateau. It's an amazing property and you want to be able to enjoy it all.

VERY crowded, even when we would consider it off season, but glad we went. The grounds are lovely. Entrance fee is 15.50 , you are given a time slot for your visit. There is a small donkey sanctuary on the grounds that we enjoyed. We were glad that we read about the history and property before we went, if you have time, we recommend that you do also.

This visit is also a must for tourists in Loire valley. Really an elegant castle above the water. It is not for nothing that several very famous ladies of French history have left their mark, both on the construction and the furniture.

Beautiful, relaxed, more delicate, and enhanced by history of Catherine de Medici....this is how I describe Chenonceau. We enjoyed the setting along the river, the kitchens area, the office and green room of Catherine, as well as the black bedroom (mourning). The setting is extraordinary, you can see why it was chosen, and you can see why Catherine and Diane enjoyed being here. This was second in our organized Loire trip and it was on par with our first stop, Chambord. Chambord is more amazing for its intricate architecture and planning, Chenonceau is more of a delight to see what you find. They are different but equal. Thirdly we stopped at Cheverny that was not up to the same level of interest at all. Tips: 1) Consider eating lunch first, then going through chateau. Our tour of course went through chateau first, and got into line for lunch right ahead of us, as did everyone else. If you can time your touring right, you can eat in peace and then have the chateau in some peace as well, simply by flipping around your approach in this way. 2) We visited January 2nd and Christmas decor still up. It is really impressive. It is known as one of the best decorated for holidays. Yes, that is true! If you are devoted to such holiday decor, you may take as many pics of that as the chateau itself. 3) Go into the garden. The best views are from the garden back toward the chateau.

This is an amazing place. I have seen so many photographs of the Château and it really is better in real life. Wander around the grounds, try the maze, look in the Château and stop for a crêpe at La Gloriette. I had a citron, sucré crêpe with a café crème and they were delicious. The man and woman that were serving were so nice. Alternatively, there is a restaurant serving food. Don't forget to take the obligatory photographs of the Château. Incidentally, the toilets at the entrance do not cater for many people. There ate two cubicles for men and three cubicles for women so plan ahead. There is a gift shop with a good selection. This was a great place to visit.