WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
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1 | Azay-le-Rideau Castle | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Castle & Park | Either | Paid € |
2 | Village Itself | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Village | Self | Free |
3 | St. Symphorien Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
1. Azay-le-Rideau Castle

Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Castle & Park
Visit Self-guided or Guided Tour
Cost Paid
French Name
Château d’Azay-le-Rideau
Azay-le-Rideau Castle is an example of French Renaissance architecture from the beginning of the 16th century, located on an island in the Indre River. This picturesque château is also surrounded by a park.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
2. Village Itself

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Village
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
The streets of Azay-le-Rideau are charming and picturesque, lined with traditional houses and small shops made of ancient stone.
3. St. Symphorien Church

Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Symphorien
St. Symphorien Church dates back to the 11th century. Its architecture reflects a mix of styles, primarily Romanesque, with later Gothic additions.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
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