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Château d'Azay-le-Ferron

Recommended by 5 hikers out of 6

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional de la Brenne

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Location: Azay-Le-Ferron, Le Blanc, Centre-Val de Loire, France

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1. Azay-le-Ferron loop

16.8km

04:20

80m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Église Saint-Nazaire – Château d'Azay-le-Ferron loop from Azay-le-Ferron

3.81km

00:59

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Château d'Azay-le-Ferron – Église Saint-Nazaire loop from Azay-le-Ferron

11.6km

03:00

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Paul_C

October 28, 2022

A fine example of one of the Loire châteaux with its parterre gardens and wilder park. The owner family, who had owned it since 1832, donated it to the city of Tours in 1951.

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Martiel Olivier

April 1, 2024

Located in the heart of the Brenne regional natural park, the Azay-le-Ferron castle, rich in architecture stretching from the 15th to the 18th century, will transport you through styles and eras.

Throughout the visit, you will discover living rooms, bedrooms, dining room, kitchen, library. Approximately fifteen sumptuously furnished rooms in which the Hersent-Luzarche family lived, owners since 1852. The last descendant of this family, Marthe Hersent-Luzarch, bequeathed the estate to the city of Tours in 1951, giving it the mission of open the doors of this exceptional place to the public.

This exceptional ensemble is located in a remarkable 26-hectare green setting redeveloped by Denis and Eugène Bülher, a famous 19th century landscaper.

They imagined a landscaped park decorated with numerous groves where a multitude of tree species, boxwood beds and topiaries coexist, the collection of which is renowned among the most beautiful in France. The walk continues into the flower gardens where the collection rose dominates. A conservatory orchard based on old varieties of apples and pears completes the plant diversity of the site.

Lively tours in period costumes will allow you to discover the castle from a new perspective. They will notably be an opportunity to see rooms usually closed to the public, while having the opportunity to meet with guides and actors around a tasting of local products.

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Location: Azay-Le-Ferron, Le Blanc, Centre-Val de Loire, France

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