This Renaissance château, encircled by the waters of the Indre, is reminiscent of its famous neighbour Azay-le-Rideau, and the two are sometimes described as brothers… This was the scene for the romance between Camille Claudel and Rodin.
Enclosed by the arms of the Indre river, the castle of L'Islette sheltered the passionate loves of Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel. The latter sculpted there La Petite Châtelaine of which you can admire a bronze.
Completed around 1530, this Renaissance castle is composed of a long rectangular main building, flanked by two imposing towers, crowned by a covered way on machicolation. Its Great Hall and its chapel offer a remarkable pictorial decoration.
Place of life, browse through the rooms currently inhabited by the owners and discover the layout of a castle of the Loire Valley in the 21st century, combining history and modernity.
Boat rental, picnic by the river, loan of knights' and princesses' disguises to children, playground, deckchairs, store.
Completed around 1530, this Renaissance castle is composed of a long rectangular main building, flanked by two imposing towers, crowned by a covered way on machicolation. Its Great Hall and its chapel offer a remarkable pictorial decoration.
Place of life, browse through the rooms currently inhabited by the owners and discover the layout of a castle of the Loire Valley in the 21st century, combining history and modernity.
Boat rental, picnic by the river, loan of knights' and princesses' disguises to children, playground, deckchairs, store.
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- From 1 May 2025 until 30 June 2025
- From 1 July 2025 until 31 August 2025
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- From 4 April 2026 until 30 April 2026
- From 1 May 2026 until 30 June 2026
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- From 1 October 2026 until 1 November 2026
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Medias
Medias
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