Experiences
FAMILY FUN
A FAMILY ADVENTURE
At Château du Rivau, your children become the heroes of their very own fairytale. Dressed in their finest princess and knight costumes, they set off to explore the fifteen fairytale gardens. You will embark on a family epic in the heart of the gardens, awarded the “Remarkable Garden” label, where the maze and each giant sculpture become the setting for an unforgettable adventure. Discover it with the help of a game booklet.
Inside the château, the Metamorphoses at the Rivau exhibition brings History to life as a captivating adventure, where both young and old delight in uncovering the secrets of the past through the lens of contemporary art. This playful immersion invites you into rooms where each space reveals a different facet of History, experienced at Château du Rivau through a sense of wonder and discovery.
From garden to plate : La Table des Fées embodies our vision of slow tourism. It offers authentic “garden-to-table” cuisine, where seasonal produce takes pride of place for a healthy and affordable family lunch after your adventures. Or step into the tearoom, where fruits and herbs from our gardens are transformed into delightful sweet treats.
Rivau Festival
La Table des Fées Restaurant
Medieval Château
Fairytale gardens
Where can I buy tickets?
You can purchase your tickets online via our website, or directly on site at the château. Tickets are also available at local tourist offices.
Note: Tickets purchased online do not include skip-the-line access.
In which languages are the activities and guided family tours available?
Our guided tours are available in French only. To explore the site at your own pace and in your own language, we offer translated visitor brochures (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Swedish, and Portuguese), as well as audio guides in several languages (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Chinese). Children’s activity booklets are also available in English.
From what age can Château du Rivau be visited?
Château du Rivau can be visited from a very young age. Activity booklets are suitable from age 3, and children can also rent knight and princess costumes for their visit.
Is there a family-friendly restaurant at Château du Rivau?
Yes, La Table des Fées offers healthy and affordable “garden-to-plate” cuisine, ideal for a family lunch after your visit. A tearoom is also available for a sweet break.
How much time should I allow to visit the gardens and the château?
We recommend allowing at least 1.5 to 2 hours to fully appreciate the many facets of Rivau, stroll through its 15 fairytale gardens, and visit its five furnished rooms.
Is Château du Rivau accessible with a pushchair?
The gardens, with their natural gravel or unpaved paths, are accessible, as are the other outdoor areas and the audiovisual trail in the Royal Stables. Due to a protected cobbled entrance path, access can be more difficult at this point of the visit, but assistance is available on request.