Complete list of Loire Valley castles that allow dogs
Dreaming of visiting the Loire Valley châteaux? Your dog is no longer a constraint! You can visit the interiors of more than 40 Loire Valley châteaux with your dog! And admire many more from the parks and gardens that are dog-friendly... The hardest part will be choosing!
Travel the Loire Valley from Nantes to Sully-sur-Loire, passing through Tours and Orléans, and you'll see dozens and dozens of Loire Valley châteaux. A few years ago, I didn't even ask myself the question: for me, it was impossible to visit such a prestigious place with my dog. And yet! Many owners or managers of Loire Valley châteaux love animals and are happy to open their doors to dogs!
Ultimately, there are over 40 Loire Valley castles you can visit with a dog ! Some allow all dogs, while others only allow dogs carried or in backpacks. I'll give you the details in a moment. And even when dogs aren't allowed inside the castles, they are sometimes permitted in the park and gardens! Shall I show you all of this? Let's go!
Summary
These Loire Valley castles are open to all dogs
Here are all the Loire Valley castles you can visit with a small or large dog . Of course, if you have a giant breed dog, I still recommend calling the castle to make sure it's welcome. If you're not carrying your dog, it will need to be kept on a leash during the castle tour. Dogs are also allowed in the parks and gardens of these Loire Valley castles. Don't forget your dog waste bags! 😉
⚠️ The Loire Valley châteaux can be very popular tourist sites. If there are a lot of people around when you want to visit, your dog may be turned away. But on the other hand, it's probably better for your dog; it'll prevent him from getting his paws stepped on and jostled.
In Indre-et-Loire (37):
- Montpoupon Castle, in Céré-la-Ronde
- Nitray Castle, in Athée-sur-Cher
- Chateau d'Usse, in Rigny-Ussé
- Langeais castle, in Langeais
- Fortress of Montbazon, in Montbazon
- Champchevrier Castle, in Cléré-les-Pins
- Château du Petit Thouars + wine estate, in Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne
In Maine-et-Loire (49):
- Serrant Castle, in Saint-Georges-sur-Loire
- Montsoreau Castle, in Montsoreau
- Lorie Castle, in Chazé-sur-Argos
In Loir-et-Cher (41):
- Lavardin Castle, in Lavardin
- Chémery Castle, in Chémery
- Villesavin Castle, in Tour-en-Sologne
- Troussay Castle, in Cheverny
- Vendôme Castle, in Vendôme
In Loire-Atlantique (44):
- Oudon Castle, in Oudon
In Indre (36):
- Sarzay Castle, in Sarsay
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Dogs in backpacks are allowed in these Loire Valley castles
Let's move on to the Loire Valley châteaux where dogs are allowed, but only if they are carried . It's often required that they be in a backpack or carrier. To help you choose the best dog backpack for your dog, here's our comparison of the 5 best dog backpacks 😉 Note that larger dogs are allowed in the grounds of these Loire Valley châteaux if they are kept on a leash . Here's the list!
In Indre-et-Loire (37):
- Chenonceau Castle, in Chenonceau
- Villandry Castle, in Villandry
- Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau, in Azay-le-Rideau
- Islette Castle, in Azay-le-Rideau
- Royal Castle of Amboise, in Amboise
- Château du Clos Lucé, in Amboise
- Rivau castle, in Lémeré
- Royal Fortress of Chinon, in Chinon
- Montresor Castle, in Montrésor
- Gizeux Castle, in Gizeux
- Chateau Gaillard, in Amboise
- Grand-Pressigny Castle, in Grand-Pressigny
- Loches Dungeon, in Loches
- Bridoré Castle, in Bridoré
- Château de Réaux, in Chouzé-sur-Loire
In Loiret (45):
- Sully-sur-Loire Castle, in Sully-sur-Loire
- Meung-sur-Loire Castle, in Meung-sur-Loire (please note, only dogs on carriers are allowed in the park!)
- Beaugency Castle, in Beaugency
In Sarthe (72):
- Lude Castle, in Le Lude
In Maine-et-Loire (49):
- Plessis-Macé Castle, in Longuenée-en-Anjou
- Castle of Brézé, in Antoigné
In Loir-et-Cher (41):
- Beauregard Castle, in Cellettes
In Eure-et-Loire (28):
- Montigny-le-Gannelon Castle, in Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières
In Indre (36):
- Bouchet Castle, in Rosnay
- Valençay Castle, in Valençay
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The parks and gardens of the Loire Valley châteaux are open to dogs
In addition to the parks and gardens of all the Loire Valley châteaux mentioned earlier, others also allow dogs for walks ! For these châteaux, either dogs are not allowed inside, or the château itself is simply closed to the public. But observing a château from the outside is fascinating and impressive, I think. Furthermore, the parks and grounds of the Loire Valley châteaux are meticulously maintained, often adorned with flowers, so they are truly magnificent! 🌸
📞 A little tip: if you really want to visit one of these castles with your dog, don't hesitate to call anyway! On a case-by-case basis and depending on the number of people, they may sometimes agree. Some Wouafer's have tried, and it worked!
Find out which Loire Valley castle parks you can visit with your dog on a leash.
In Indre-et-Loire (37):
- Park and vegetable garden of the Château de Valmer, in Chançay
- Domaine de Candé, in Monts
- Marcilly-sur-Maulne Castle Park, in Marcilly-sur-Maulne
- Bourdaisière Castle Park, in Montlouis-sur-Loire
In Loire-Atlantique (44):
- Park of the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, in Nantes
In Loir-et-Cher (41):
- Chambord Castle Park, in Chambord
- Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle Estate, in Chaumont-sur-Loire
- Fréteval Castle of Enigmas Park, in Fréteval
In Maine-et-Loire (49):
- Plessis-Bourré Castle Park, in Écuillé
- Montgeoffroy Castle Park, in Mazé-Milon
- Pignerolles Castle Park, in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou
In Loiret (45):
- Estate of the Château de la Ferté-Saint-Aubin, in La Ferté-Saint-Aubin
- Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire Castle Park, in Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire
- Park of the Château de la Bussière, in La Bussière
- Châteauneuf-sur-Loire Castle Park, in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire
In Indre (36):
- Azay-le-Ferron Castle Park, in Azay-le-Ferron
I promised you dozens of Loire Valley castles to visit with your dog : promise kept! The most iconic ones are also accessible with a dog, and that's Woof-tastic!
🐾👉 How to go see the Loire Valley castles with your dog?
- Either with your car, whichever is most convenient
- Either renting a car
- Either arriving by train to one of these stations: Tours, Blois-Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Chinon or Langeais. Some castles are accessible on foot, for others you will need to rent a car or find a carpool
If you'd like more advice on visiting these castles with your dog, I recommend reading Océane's interview in the article " The Loire Valley Castles to Visit with Your Dog ." She shares her experience visiting with her two dogs, her practical tips, the best time to go, and much more!
Another Trop W'ouf article about the region: our guide to Touraine with a dog ! Sarah, a specialist in the region, gives you all the most beautiful places to visit.
Share your experience of the Loire Valley Castles with your dog! Have you ever been there? Tell us about it below!
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