VISIT
The interior of the château and the medieval tower are only accessible by guided tour:
‘Renaissance Visit” approx. 1 hour
‘Medieval & Renaissance Visit” approx. 1 hour 30 mins.
The guided visits of the château are conducted in French (see below for visits in English).
The first guided tour takes place at 2:30 PM. Subsequent tours run at regular intervals, with the final one scheduled for 5:00 PM. If you choose the 5:00 PM tour, please plan to visit the gardens before the tour begins. The “Medieval and Renaissance Tour” is not offered for the 5:00 PM time slot.
Non-French-speaking visitors can follow the tour using a richly illustrated written guide, available in English or Spanish.
If you do not wish to tour the interior of the château, you can visit the gardens and grounds with the “Garden Only” ticket. The last entry to the gardens is at 6:00 PM.
Private tours for groups of 20 or more are available, covering the interior of the château and/or the gardens. Please contact the château by email or telephone for more information or to reserve a visit.
OPENING DATES - 2026
The château is open every day except Tuesdays from 1 April to 11 November following the hours detailed below.
1 April – 13 July : 2 pm to 6 pm
14 July – 31 August : 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6:30pm
1 September – 11 November : 2 pm to 6 pm
TICKET PRICES
Renaissance Visit : Renaissance Château & Garden
Medieval & Renaissance Visit : Medieval Tower, Renaissance Château & Garden
Please note the visit of the tower is not available for those under 6 years and groups. The tower may be closed at short notice due to weather conditions or security.
Exterior Visit : Garden & Sculpted Courtyard
We do not take reservations unless your group is more than 10 people.
Due to the number of stairs and the small size of some rooms, we do not accept strollers or baby backpacks. We ask that babies be carried in the arms during the visit.
Dogs are permitted in the gardens provided they are kept on a leash and the owners pick up any waste. Dogs are not permitted in the château unless they can be carried in a handbag during the guided visit.
Please note that the maze may be closed at short notice for repairs or the treatment of box caterpillar.
GROUP VISITS
Accompanied by a guide, the group will be able to discover the history of the place and its exceptional restoration. Groups can choose either a guided visit of the interior of the chateau followed by access to the garden or, if they prefer, they can opt for a guided visit of the garden with the chateau Gardner.
- Coach parking
- Lift / Elevator
- Maximum capacity: 50 people
- Restaurant 50 metres away
Suggested activities around Bournazel for groups: click here
Open year-round by reservation. The minimum number of people for a private group visit is 20 people. Guided visits in English or Spanish are also available on request.
Duration: Approximately 60-minute guided tour of the chateau interior + access to the garden, or approximately 60-minute guided tour of the garden only.
Tariffs: guided tour of the chateau interior with garden access, €13 pp or guided tour of the garden only, €12 pp.
SCHOOL VISITS
The Château de Bournazel welcomes schoolchildren for guided tours adapted to different levels. Numerous themes can be addressed in correlation with the educational programme.
Contact us by email for more information.
ARCHITECTURE
Understanding of Renaissance architecture, observation of the sculpted decor. Restoration techniques.
ART HISTORY
Discovery of 16th and 17th century painting. Analysis of works of art.
DAILY LIFE
Introduction to the daily life of the 16th century owners. Art of living in the Renaissance.
Reception year round by reservation.
Duration: guided tour approximately 45 minutes + access to the garden.
Visitor’s Guide (in French), 111 p. 10 €
On sale at the Château Reception Desk. Delivery possible, please email the Château.