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.
The first tour is at 2:30 pm. Tours are scheduled at regular intervals thereafter, with the last tour at 5:00 pm. If you participate in this tour, you must allow time to explore the gardens before the tour begins. For the last tour, the only option available is the “Renaissance Tour.”
Non-French speakers are welcome to join any of these visits with a fully illustrated written translation in either English or Spanish.
If you do not wish to visit the interior of the château, it is possible to visit the garden and the exterior of the château with a «Garden only» ticket. The last entrance to the garden is at 18h.
OPENING DATES - 2025
The château is open every day except Tuesdays from 2 April to 11 November following the hours detailed below.
2 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.
Photos are not permitted inside the chateau.
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 this remarkable site and its exceptional restoration.
- Coach parking
- Lift / Elevator
- Maximum capacity: 50 people
- Restaurant 50 metres away
Suggested activities around Bournazel for groups: click here
Year round group visits of more than 20 people by reservation. Tour conducted in English by prior arrangement.
Duration: guided tour approximately 60 minutes + access to the garden.
Price: 13 € per person
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.