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Groups activities

The Château and gardens of Le Rivau are ideal for group visits (minimum 10 people). Whether you’re a garden enthusiast, a history buff, an epicurean or just a group of friends on the go, we can organise a special tours for you. A perfect day in the heart of the Loire Valley !

 

THE TOUR :
Tours can be self-guided or guided – Average length of visit : 2 hours
Group rate 2027 : 11 €/adult and 5,50 €/children aged from 5 to 18 (castle – gardens – royal stables – temporary exhibition)
Guided visit in english of the castle or gardens (1 hour) : + 150 €/group of 30 people maximum
Audioguide supplement : + 2.50 €/(usable for 2 people)

 

RESTAURANTS :
Our two restaurants offer set menus for groups.

 

Admission is free for the driver and group leader.
Bus access and parking : discover the map.

There are several tour options to choose from !

Scroll horizontally through the carousel to find out more about the tours on offer for your groups at the Château du Rivau in 2027.

Self-guided tour to explore at your own pace

On a self-guided tour, your admission ticket allows you to explore the château and its five furnished rooms, our fifteen fairytale gardens, and the former stables at your own pace. You can enjoy this self-guided tour using a visitor leaflet or by hiring an audio guide that covers the entire estate.

 

An admission ticket and booking are required for the self-guided tour.
Audio guides are available by booking and at an additional cost : + 2.50 € per audio guide — one audio guide can be shared between two people.

Explore the château and its furnished rooms on a guided tour

During a one-hour guided tour, our guides will take you on an in-depth tour to discover everything there is to know about the history of a private medieval château, lovingly restored and firmly rooted in the present day. Discover the secrets of the Château du Rivau, the history of its stones, and fascinating anecdotes about the collections in its rooms, furnished in the style of a cabinet of curiosities.

 

Duration : 1h
Guided tour in English : ticket entrance + 150 € per group of 30
Guided tour in French : ticket entrance + 60 € per group of 30

With a guided tour through the heart of the gardens

Tales and legends, botanical collections, tips from our gardeners… In the heart of our fifteen gardens, all awarded the ‘Jardin Remarquable’ label, let yourself be enchanted by the charm of the seasonal blooms and the many anecdotes that our passionate guides will be delighted to share with you. A friendly, guided walk to experience the gardens in a new light and discover their many facets!

 

Duration : 1h
Guided tour in English : ticket entrance + 150 € per group of 30
Guided tour in French : ticket entrance + 60 € per group of 30

A 1.5-hour guided tour for a complete visit of the estate

Why choose between the history of the castle or the art of the gardens ? Enjoy the full Rivau experience with this combined tour of the castle and gardens. This new 1.5-hour tour combines the different facets of Le Rivau. Our passionate guides will take you on a journey through time — from the Middle Ages to the present day — to the heart of the château’s art collections and the wonderful world of our Remarkable Gardens.

 

Duration : 1h30
Guided tour in English : ticket entrance + 180 € per group of 30
Guided tour in French : ticket entrance + 90 € per group of 30

Exceptional visit of two private rooms

With this new option, you will discover two additional rooms at the end of your guided tour. Indeed, the Château du Rivau is a private and unhabited castle and, especially for your guided visit, our guides will reveal to you two rooms usually reserved to the current owners, the Laigneau family — art collectors who have worked passionately to restore the castle.

 

Additional charge of 20 € per group
+ 15 minutes at the end of your guided tour – option only available at the end of a guided tour of the castle or castle/garden with one of our guides.

Group inquiries

Our team is committed to providing you with attentive service. Do you have a question ? A special request ? Do you need a personalised quote ? Do not hesitate to contact us !

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Our two restaurants

Lunch at the restaurant La Table des Fées

With a breathtaking view on the keep and the vegetable garden, the terrace at La Table des Fées is the ideal place for a group meal. The restaurant offers many sets menu for groups, from 23 € per person (ticket entrance not included). Depending on the weather, the restaurant also welcomes you in the charming Orangery room or in the majestic Golden Fleece room.

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The restaurant offers different set menus to groups :

– a set menu for 31 €* (main course, dessert, drink package),
– a set menu for 38 €* (starter, main course, dessert, drink package),
– two set menu without drinks at 23 €* and 30 €*,

– an option Sharing board at 12 € per person* (Goat cheese or charcuterie board).

 

* price per person, not including admission fee

Practical informations :
For groups of 10 to 100 persons
Free lunch at la Table des Fées for the guide OR driver
Payment methods : vouchers, credit cards, bank transfers, cash.
The restaurant is open from 12:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. (last service at 14:30 p.m.).
On booking only
One week before the visite, a confirmation by email for the number of persons is required (on D-7, meals will be invoiced).

In 2026, the restaurant also offer for groups (upon reservation) :

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An option Welcome Coffee (+ 5 € per person)
or Coffee and viennoiserie (+ 10 € per person)

salon de thé du rivau

An option Afternoon snack
(+ 12 € per person)

vin du rivau

An option Aperitif
(+ 12 € per person)

Prices for groups, not including admission fees. Booking required.
Restaurant and tea room only accessible to visitors and groups with admission tickets.
Non-contractual photos and prices, subject to change.

Our gastronomic offer : Jardin Secret

Enjoy an exceptional meal with vegetables and flowers from the garden at Jardin Secret, our gourmet restaurant with an intimate and creative atmosphere.

 

Informations pratiques :
Menu from 65 € per person (drinks not included)
For groups of 8 to 20 people
Reservations required

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