Historical, Botanical and Zoological Gardens Of Thoiry Castle - Thoiry-en-Yvelines (78) - Yvelines - Ile-de-France - France
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Historical, Botanical and Zoological Gardens Of Thoiry Castle

Thoiry-en-Yvelines - Yvelines (78) - Ile-de-France - France

 
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City : Thoiry-en-Yvelines (78770)
County : Yvelines (78)
Address : Château de Thoiry
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Fax : +33 1 34 87 54 12
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Historical, Botanical and Zoological Gardens Of Thoiry Castle : Rare Renaissance esoteric architecture, built as a transparent bridge of light, the Castle and parterres' vast perspectives form a solar calender on landscape scale. Bluebell Wood,Maze, Rose,and Scented Gardens, Pinetum, Peony Border..
For more information, to see Internet site below. Created in : 1559
Surface : 126 ha

  • Opening 2024 :
    Open from February to November (according to Zone C school holidays).
    Hours: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. (low season) / 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. (high season).
    Open to free visits:
    Outside school holidays:
    Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    During the school holidays :
    Open Wednesday to Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

    Opening of the gardens from June to August:
    They can be visited exclusively with zoo tickets, access to the gardens is via the zoo.
    Last access ½ hour before the castle closes.
  • Visits :
    Unguided visits.
    Guided visits with previous booking , Duration of a guided visit : 1h, Minimal number of persons for a guided visit : 15 .
    Access partially adapted for disabled persons.
    Reservation groups
  • Charges :
    With zoo ticket:
    – Simple visit: Free
    – Audio guided tour: €5 / person
    You have access to the Château gardens and free entry to the Château for all visitors to the zoo upon presentation of the entry ticket dated the same day.

    Without a zoo ticket:
    – Single visit: €5 / person (free for children under 3 years old)
    – Audio guided tour: 10€ / person

    Visit the ground floor of a Renaissance gem and discover the richly furnished and decorated state rooms.

    Information regarding the gardens:
    • Access to the gardens is not included in the ticket.
    • The gardens are open from June to August.
    • The gardens can be visited exclusively with zoo tickets, access to the gardens is via the zoo.
  • Services :
    Public lavatory, Saloons to let, Seminars, Receptions, Lectures, Cocktails, Diner-dansant, Concerts, Theatre perfomances, Marriage photos, Shooting of films, Children's playground, Tourist train ride, Practical training courses , Pedagogical presentations, Lawns for sunbathing, Dog not admitted, Carpark arranged, Museum visit, Castle visitation, Exhibition visitation, Treasure hunt fot children.
  • Access :
    Thoiry Castle and Gardens in the Yvelines , 25 miles west Paris, 15 miles north of Versailles.
    GPS (Lat x Long) : 48.863684000, 1.799049000