chateau usse

The stunning Château d'Ussé stands high above the landscape of the Loire Valley. Its main courtyard views onto the tranquil Indre River and its surroundings, whilst the back of the chateau borders the lush Chinon Forest.

This magnificent castle was begun in 1462 and is said to have inspired writer Charles Perrault, of the 17 th century, to write the fairytale Sleeping Beauty . The Chateau d'Ussé, with its stricking turret roofline, was built on the foundations of a medieval castle, and over the decades was transformed from a fortress into a royal chateau.

The chateau facade reflects both its Gothic-style history and features influenced by the Renaissance.

Today, the Chateau d'Ussé gives visitors an enchanting insight into its magical history. Furthermore, visitors can witness a waxwork of Sleeping Beauty located in one of the chateau towers.

RiverLoire includes the visit of the chateau of Usse in some of our tours such as our  Loire Valley Family tours or our Cycling the Loire Valley tours. However it can also be included on demand in our Fully Guided Loire Valley Tours and any other tours.