Château de L'Islette Picnic & Indre River

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France

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Cheillé

Dine by the river of Château de L'Islette and soak up the sun outside of the fantastical, Renaissance home that's known for hosting renowned sculptors Camille Claudel and Rodin during their tumultuous love affair. The grounds ooze romance and even from the photo, you're able to feel a magical essence of forbidden passion.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

10AM-7PM (last admission at 6PM)

Fee

€9.80

Pack

Mobile phone
Picnic materials

How to get there

N47° 16' 00.408"E0° 26' 05.928"

This image of the picnic setup was taken on the marsh in front of Château de L'Islette and the Indre River. Once you're on the grounds, use the bridge to cross over the marsh (make sure to take your picnic supplies with you) and then reference the GPS coordinates to see where I was when I took my shot of the château. The best way to reach this location is by car and their website (www.chateaudelislette.fr/en/practical-information/how-to-get-there) details how to get there: From Paris (270km/2hrs30) - A10 to Bordeaux - Take exit 24 to Chinon - Then D751 to Azay-le-Rideau/Chinon - Then D57 from Azay-le-Rideau, direction Langeais From Nantes (200km/2hrs) - A11 to Paris - Then A85 to Tours - Take exit 7 to Langeais - Then in Langeais, take the D57 to Azay-le-Rideau From Tours (27km/30mins) - D751 to Azay-le-Rideau/Chinon - Then from Azay-le-Rideau, take the D57 towards Langeais Address: Château de L'Islette, 9 Route de Langeais, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau, France