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Candé Estate

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A new form of elite flocked to the Loire Valley in the early 19th century: bankers and top businessmen lived the château life. The Candé estate set a benchmark for the trend…Themed visits, guided tours, workshops, events…

Description

There have been countless owners up to the 20th century. Three of them played a vital role and epitomised modern times: François Briçonnet (Head of King Louis XII’s Chambre aux Deniers); Santiago Drake del Castillo (Anglo-Cuban businessman); Charles and Fern Bedaux (Franco-American billionaire).
The Candé estate peaked in media fame in 1937 when it hosted the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson’s wedding.
The trails and footpaths are ideal for experiencing the estate’s natural and technical legacy…amazing age-old trees, protected flora and fauna, telephone exchange, waterworks, bathrooms, 1930s sports equipment, Skinner residence Organ etc.

We speak : French, English, French, English

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Visit

Average length of individual visit : 01:00 min.

Average length of group visit : 01:00 min.

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Opening hours from 02 April to 30 June 2025
Wednesday	Open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 01:30 pm to 06:00 pm
Thursday	Open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 01:30 pm to 06:00 pm
Friday	Open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 01:30 pm to 06:00 pm
Saturday	Open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 01:30 pm to 06:00 pm
Sunday	Open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 01:30 pm to 06:00 pm

Opening hours from 01 July to 31 August 2025
Monday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Tuesday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Wednesday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Thursday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Friday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Saturday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Sunday	Open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm

Opening hours from 01 September to 02 November 2025
Wednesday	Open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 01:30 pm to 06:00 pm
Thursday	Open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 01:30 pm to 06:00 pm
Friday	Open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 01:30 pm to 06:00 pm
Saturday	Open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 01:30 pm to 06:00 pm
Sunday	Open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 01:30 pm to 06:00 pm

price

Pricing	Min.	Max.
Full adult price	0 €	7 €
Group rate + 10 pers.	0 €	6 €
Discount rate 7/18 years old, students, disabled + 1 guide, large families 3 children &+, tourist pass, teachers	0 €	6 €
Other rates	13 €	16 €