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Château d’Ussé

Rigny-Ussé, France

History

A turreted château against the Chinon forest, said to have inspired Perrault’s Sleeping Beauty. The best photo is from across the Indre by the D7, even if you do not go inside.

Nearest town
Rigny-Ussé, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.2497, 0.2916

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping-car Park ChinonMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Château d’Ussé · 49 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La FritillaireCampsite
    13 km from Château d’Ussé
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Langeais Camping et loisirsCampsite
    13 km from Château d’Ussé · 90 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Cinq-Mars-la-PileMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Château d’Ussé · 31 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Belle-RiveCampsite
    17 km from Château d’Ussé · 58 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Camping-car Brain-sur-AllonnesMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Château d’Ussé · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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