The construction of the Château d'Ussé began in the 15th century. Its architecture is original because it is based on a double inspiration: medieval and Renaissance.

Accompanied by French gardens, a chapel and stables, the Château d'Ussé can be visited all year round.

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Karin

June 19, 2019

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Château d'Ussé is also called Sleeping Beauty Castle.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

June 9, 2025

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Once upon a time, there was a castle with a magical aura, overlooking the Indre and the Loire… so beautiful that it inspired Charles Perrault to write Sleeping Beauty.

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1. View of Ussé Castle – View of Ussé castle loop from Les Plaines des Vaux

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2. View of Ussé castle – View of Ussé Castle loop from Azay-le-Rideau

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3. View of Ussé Castle – Chinon Fortress loop from Rivarennes

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Elevation 70 m

Contacts

www.chateaudusse.fr

chateauusse@gmail.com

+ 33 2 47 95 54 05

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Weather

Sunday 15 March

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Rigny-Ussé, Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire, France

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Ussé Castle

1. View of Ussé Castle – View of Ussé castle loop from Les Plaines des Vaux

2. View of Ussé castle – View of Ussé Castle loop from Azay-le-Rideau

3. View of Ussé Castle – Chinon Fortress loop from Rivarennes

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