In accordance with sanitary measures, the health pass is compulsory to access to the domain.
For more information about the health pass: www.loirevalley-france.co.uk
Open during the All Saints holidays, from October 25 to November 7, 2021:
“Visitez futé” offer Visitors of the following attractions shall enjoy reduced admission (€8*):
Château de Valençay, Château de Bouges, Château de Montpoupon, Château de Montrésor, Cité Royale de Loches.
*Visitors must show their admission ticket from any of the “Visitez futé” attractions.
17 April to 30 June 2021 and 6 to 26 September 2021
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Gardens open at 10 am, 2 pm and 3 pm.
If you can, please book your visit via our website.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 2 pm to 6 pm.
Bookings are not necessary.
Tea room: 2 pm to 6 pm.
Gardens closes at 5pm.
1 July to 5 September 2021
Open every day from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Bookings are not necessary.
Tea room: 2 pm to 6 pm.
27 September 2021 to 24 October 2021
Open every Sunday 2 pm to 6 pm.
Bookings are not necessary.
Tea room: 2 pm to 6 pm.
The Domaine de Poulaines is open all year round for group bookings.
Guided tour or self-guided visit.
The Domain is closed on Sunday mornings.
Coach drop off is possible at the garden gate (the coach must reverse in and not carry out a turn in the road)
€10
(visitors must show proof of ID)
€9
(visitors must show proof of admission ticket)
€8
€9/adults
€4
Free
(1 adult booklet + 1 child booklet. In French)
€3
Guided “Gardens” tour package (The tour is in French, but we are happy to provide some information in English.): 1 h 15 min
Guided “Gardens and History” tour package (The tour is in French, but we are happy to provide some information in English.): 2 h
€180
€245
Guided “Gardens” tour (in French, but we are happy to provide some information in English.): 1 h 15 min
Guided “Gardens and History” tour (in French, but we are happy to provide some information in English.): 2 h
€12 / person
€15 / person
1 group organiser/driver (Group)
Free
Individual pass
Joint pass
Family pass
€30
€50
€75
Explore the domain at your own speed
English and French guides available at reception
Boutique
Tearoom
Free Parking
No pets
Bikes can be left at reception
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide specialised toilet facilities for people of reduced mobility at this moment.
A large part of the visit is over grassy pathways.
We strongly recommend wearing suitable footwear to avoid slipping or getting wet feet.
We can arrange speciality lunch, afternoon tea, wine or cocktail parties (get in touch).
Group visits in 2021
The Domaine de Poulaines is open all year round for group bookings.
Small parties (2-14 people)
Large parties (15+ people)
Mornings: guided tours or self-guided visits
Afternoons: self-guided visits
The Domain is closed on Sunday mornings
Reservations should be made at least one week in advance.
Reservations will be confirmed on receipt of a 40% deposit.
Free entry for tour guides and coach drivers.
Methods of payment accepted: cash, credits cards, cheques.
Coach drop off is possible at the garden gate (the coach must reverse in and not carry out a turn in the road)
The Domaine de Poulaines is conveniently located at the heart of the Berry,
in the vicinity of the A20 and A85 motorways.
2 hours 45 minutes from Paris
AA20, Exit 10 – Vatan/Issoudun/Valençay
1 hour 45 minutes from Limoges
A20, Exit 10 – Vatan
1 hour 20 minutes from Tours
A85, Exit 13 – Selles sur Cher / Cheverny
1 hour from Orleans
A20, Exit 10 – Vatan/Issoudun/Valençay
35 minutes from Vierzon train station (90 minutes by train from Paris Austerlitz)
A20, Exit 10 – Vatan/Issoudun/Valençay
30 to 40 minutes from Châteauroux (airport and train station)
A20, Exit 10 – Vatan
And only
12 km / less than 15 minutes from the Château de Valençay
14 km / 15 minutes from the Château de Bouges
For events our two luxury holiday homes can sleep up to 10 people.
For additional accommodation, contact us.
For film productions, publicity shoots or receptions, get in touch.
Cash
Credit cards
Chèques vacances (holiday vouchers)
Discover our range of local art craftwork made especially for the Domain.
