Villas in Azay-le-Rideau
Azay-le-Rideau suits couples and small families touring the Loire châteaux from a small town with its own Renaissance château. Most homes have a private pool, and some have air conditioning. It is a quiet place of around 3,400 people, so city life means the drive to Tours.
- Villas
- 7
- From, per week
- £1,266
About Azay-le-Rideau
Azay-le-Rideau is a small town on the river Indre, home to about 3,400 people. Its château, built between 1515 and 1527 on an island in the river, with foundations rising straight from the water, is one of the earliest French Renaissance châteaux. Close by, the church of Saint-Symphorien keeps a ninth-century Carolingian-style façade. The homes are spread around the town and are mostly modest, sleeping around four, most with a pool and some with a sauna. The town also gives its name to a wine appellation, Touraine Azay-le-Rideau, for white and rosé wines. Evenings are quiet, and Tours is under half an hour by car.
Is Azay-le-Rideau right for you?
- Best for
- Château-touring couples who want a pool to come back to
- Not for you if
- You want restaurants and nightlife on foot, which means staying in Tours instead.
Near Azay-le-Rideau
Villandry
The village is about 11 km and 13 minutes by car from Azay-le-Rideau; by bus the trip goes via Tours and takes over two and a half hours.
Tours
The city for a day out, around 26 minutes by car from Azay-le-Rideau, also reached by buses that run many times a day and take about 35 minutes.
Getting to Azay-le-Rideau
Tours airport is about 33 minutes by car from Azay-le-Rideau, and there is no direct public transport, only a bus into Tours and a taxi. Hire a car: the châteaux and villages are spread out and buses between them are slow.
When to go to Azay-le-Rideau
Spring and early autumn suit château visits and the drives between them. Midsummer is when a pool at the house earns its keep after a morning of sightseeing. Out of season, check château opening hours before you set out, since they vary through the year.
Villas in Azay-le-Rideau
4-star property
Les Jardins Renaissance
Azay-le-Rideau, Loire Valley, France
8
3
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+10 more
4-star property
Les Jardins Renaissance
Azay-le-Rideau, Loire Valley, France
6
2
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+10 more
4-star property
Les Jardins Renaissance
Azay-le-Rideau, Loire Valley, France
4
1
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+10 more
2-Bedroom Home, Azay-le-Rideau
Azay-le-Rideau, Loire Valley, France
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
from£192
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Azay-le-Rideau
Azay-le-Rideau, Loire Valley, France
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£290
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Azay-le-Rideau
Azay-le-Rideau, Loire Valley, France
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£262
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Azay-le-Rideau
Azay-le-Rideau, Loire Valley, France
2
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£181
per nightAzay-le-Rideau villa holidays: questions answered
Is the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau on an island?
Yes. The château stands on an island in the river Indre, its foundations rising straight out of the water. Built between 1515 and 1527, it is one of the earliest French Renaissance châteaux.
How far is Azay-le-Rideau from Villandry?
About 11 km. The drive between Azay-le-Rideau and the village of Villandry takes around 13 minutes, so the two pair easily in one day.
Can you get from Tours to Azay-le-Rideau by bus?
You can. Buses run between Tours and Azay-le-Rideau many times a day, taking about 35 minutes, though a car is far more useful for reaching the other châteaux.
Is there a local wine at Azay-le-Rideau?
There is. The town gives its name to the Touraine Azay-le-Rideau appellation, which covers white and rosé wines, so look for it on local wine lists and in shops.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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