Château de Chissay
Château de Chissay
France · Loire Valley — Chissay-en-Touraine, Loir-et-Cher · Near Tours
Built 1430 · Built under Charles VII for Pierre Bérard, chancellor of France; two towers and a Renaissance-era courtyard with an Italian-style portico; converted into a hotel in 1986
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Quick Facts
- Rooms from
- €150 / night
- Duration
- Overnight stay only
- Best time
- Year-round
- Nearest city
- Tours
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Château de Chissay
Rooms are split between the historic building and a newer wing
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No confirmed independent day-visit product was found; access is primarily for hotel guests.
Highlights
- ✦Built under Charles VII for Pierre Bérard, chancellor of France, and husband of Anne de Rondard
- ✦Both Charles VII and Louis XI stayed here, documented in royal records
- ✦A troglodyte (cave) room and a chapel are among the estate's more unusual features
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Château de Chissay was built under Charles VII for Pierre Bérard, chancellor of France, and husband of Anne de Rondard. Both Charles VII and Louis XI stayed here, documented in royal records. The château has two towers and a Renaissance-era courtyard with an Italian-style portico. It was converted into a hotel in 1986.
Today it has 27 rooms and 5 suites. Two suites in the adjoining tower are served by an elevator. One Château Room with a jacuzzi occupies 48 square meters in a tower alcove with an inverted-boat-hull ceiling. A separate "Pool Room" category sits in the park rather than the château itself. There's also a troglodyte (cave) room, and a chapel on the grounds.
The documented stays of both Charles VII and Louis XI connect Chissay to two successive French kings during a formative period for the monarchy, a level of royal visitation confirmed by historical records rather than local tradition alone.
The Italian-style portico in the Renaissance courtyard reflects the broader Italian architectural influence that spread through the Loire Valley's châteaux following the French kings' military campaigns in Italy during this period.
The inclusion of a troglodyte (cave) room among the accommodation options ties Chissay to the wider Loire Valley tradition of tufa-stone cave dwellings, a distinctive regional feature found throughout Touraine.
The château's location just 10 minutes from Château de Chenonceau and close to the Beauval Zoo gives guests staying at Chissay easy access to two of the Loire Valley's most-visited attractions.
History
Château de Chissay was built under Charles VII for Pierre Bérard, chancellor of France, and both Charles VII and Louis XI stayed here, as documented in royal records. Converted into a hotel in 1986, it today has 27 rooms and 5 suites, most within the historic château and its two Renaissance towers, alongside a separate "Pool Room" category in the park and a troglodyte cave room.
How to Stay
Getting there: In Chissay-en-Touraine, 10 minutes from Château de Chenonceau and close to the Beauval Zoo; about 35 minutes from Tours.
Rooms & rates: 27 rooms and 5 suites from €150/night — most within the historic château and its two Renaissance towers; a separate "Pool Room" category is located in the park grounds rather than the château building.
On-site: Outdoor pool, Gothic-style dining room (Table du Roy restaurant), chapel, extensive gardens, and a troglodyte (cave) room among the more unusual accommodation options.
Good to know: If sleeping inside the historic structure itself matters to you, request a Château Room specifically — the Pool Room category is a separate park building.
Combine with: Château de Chenonceau, 10 minutes away; the Beauval Zoo, one of France's largest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most, yes — the Château Rooms and tower suites are within the historic structure, but the "Pool Room" category is a separate building located in the park grounds.
Location
18 Rue de Chenonceaux, 41400 Chissay-en-Touraine, France
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Rooms from
€150/ night