Castle opening hours 2026
Open the doors of Sully-sur-Loire Castle to discover what is hidden behind these high towers and its keep. All of France’s history is revealed to visitors because a good number of famous historical, military, political and artistic people have set foot on our soils.
From Philippe-Auguste to Louis XIV, from Joan of Arc to Mac Mahon, from Voltaire to La Fayette; Sully-sur-Loire Castle is known for being the setting of many encounters which are told to you today by our guides and facilitators.
During your time at the castle, you will come across 19 rooms all different from one another. Large spaces in the keep; containing the great lower hall, the room of honour, the king’s room and the more private spaces of the “Petit Château” (Little Castle); the visitor will be amazed by the dimensions of the building and the richness of the furniture.
Warning ...
Temporary Closure of the Petit Salon
Due to renovation and maintenance work, access to the Petit Salon is currently suspended. Here are the key points to remember:
- Closure Period: The room is inaccessible until March 16 inclusive.
- Nature of Work: The work focuses on consolidating the tower and carrying out essential shoring work to ensure the building's long-term stability.
- Area Affected: The work specifically targets the ground floor of the tower, which directly impacts access to the Petit Salon.
- Timeline: This space is scheduled to reopen on March 17, following the completion of this technical phase on March 16.
- Impact on the Visit: The rest of the visitor route remains open. You can still discover the other treasures of the château, including the Hall of Honor, the Duke of Sully's bedroom, and the spectacular 14th-century timber frame.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Opening days and hours 2026
Month of January:
the castle is closed throughout January
Reopening on Saturday February 1st 2026 at 10 a.m.
February, March, April, October, November and December:
- Closed on Mondays (except for public holidays where the castle will be open from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 17:30)
- Tuesdays to Fridays: open from 13:30 to 17:30
- Weekends: open from 10:00 to 12:00, then from 13:30 to 17:30
- An hour and a half guided visit every day at 15:00
- Group bookings possible from 10:00
May, June and September
- Closed on Mondays (except for public holidays where the castle will be open from 10:00 to 18:00)
- Open Tuesdays to Sundays
- From 10:00 to 18:00
90-minute guided tours from Tuesday to Friday at 3 pm (one departure per day) and on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 3 pm (two departures per day)
July and August
- Open every day
- From 10:00 to 18:00
- An hour and a half guided visit every day at 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00
► WARNING:
- The ticket office will close 30 minutes before the castle closes.
Public holidays 2026
- Wednesday, January 1, 2026: New Year's Day: the castle is closed all day and for the entire month of January.
- Monday, April 6, 2026: Easter Monday: 10 am – 12 pm and 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm.
- Friday, May 1, 2026: Labour Day: 10 am – 6 pm.
- Friday, May 8, 2026: Victory in Europe Day: 10 am – 6 pm.
- Thursday, May 14, 2026: Ascension Day: 10 am – 6 pm.
- Monday, May 25, 2026: Whit Monday: 10 am – 6 pm.
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Bastille Day (French National Day): 10 am – 6 pm.
- Saturday, August 15, 2026: Assumption Day: 10 am – 6 pm.
- Sunday, November 1, 2026: All Saints' Day: 10 am – 12 pm and 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm.
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Remembrance Day (Armistice 1918): 10 am – 12 pm and 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm.
- Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day: the castle is closed all day.
- January 1 to January 31, 2027: The castle is closed.