You will want to relax and just enjoy the castle and grounds during your stay at Craon Castle in France.

Yet it is also a perfect location to explore the Loire Valley with its famous castles, gardens and historical sites on half- or full-day excursions returning to your 'own' castle each night.

At Craon Castle

 

• Swimming Pool for the Summer Months
• Outdoor Tennis Courts
• Table Tennis
• The Park at the Castle

Near Craon Castle

• Horse Riding
• Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pools
• Covered Tennis Courts
• Golf Course in Laval
• The Old Town of Laval
• The Robert Tatin Musem in Cossé-le-Vivien
• The Solesmes Abbey
• The Slate Quarries in Renazé

Day Trips From Craon Castle

The famous castles of the Loire Valley including

• Chenonceau
• Chambord
• Azay-le-Rideau
• Chinon
• Langeais
• Usse
• Villandry and many, many more!

Opening Times For the General Public at Craon Castle

The immense park, gardens and greenhouse are open for visits every afternoon

• 1 April to 1 November, from 13:00 to 19:00.
• Closed on Tuesdays.

Groups of more than 15 people may visit the Château de Craon between 1 April to 1 November by appointment only.

There are two styles of gardens surrounding the château, the French-style garden and the English landscape park bordering and enhancing the river Oudon.

You will want to stroll about the beautiful park of 42 hectares with centenary trees, and see the greenhouse which provides the castle with flowers throughout the year.

There is also the vegetable garden, fruit tree orchard and don't miss the wash house on the river and the ice-house from the 18th century.

Guided Visit of the Château de Craon

The visit inside the castle is with a guide. You will discover how la vie de château was while visiting Craon Castle.

On the ground floor, you'll visit the four reception rooms overlooking the gardens.

All the rooms are magnificently decorated and two of the rooms have panelling from the Louis XV period. You will also visit the castle chapel on your tour.

Opening Hours

• The Château de Craon is open 1 July to 31 August from 14:00 to 19:00.
• The castle is closed on Tuesdays.

Fees

Adults: 4 euros
Families: 3 euros
Students and Children over 6: 3 euros