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🏰 Château du Rivau

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🏰 Château du Rivau
Medieval castle with contemporary art gardens in the Loire Valley


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 10:20
📌 Fast Facts
  • Located in Lémeré, Indre-et-Loire, France, in the Loire Valley
  • Medieval fortress dating to the 15th century with Renaissance modifications
  • Features 14 themed contemporary art gardens across 5 hectares
  • Open to the public year-round as a museum and cultural venue

Château du Rivau is a fortified medieval manor house situated in the Loire Valley countryside, approximately 20 kilometres south of Chinon. The castle, constructed during the 15th century and enhanced with Renaissance architectural elements, now functions as a museum and art venue. Its primary distinction lies in the integration of avant-garde artistic installations and garden design within the castle's historical setting ...

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