Chenonceaux
Sign in to saveChenonceaux () is a commune in the French department of Indre-et-Loire, and the region of Centre-Val de Loire, France. thumb|right|The castle and its flower gardens. It is situated in the valley of the river Cher, a tributary of the Loire, about 26 km (16 mi) east of Tours and on the right bank of the Cher.
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Place details
- Locality
- Chenonceaux
- Region
- Centre-Val de Loire
- Country
- France
- Population
- 336
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Key facts
- French commune.name
- Chenonceaux
- French commune.commune status
- Commune
- French commune.image
- Château de Chenonceau and the Cher River.jpg
- French commune.caption
- Chenonceau Château and the Cher River
- French commune.image coat of arms
- Blason de la ville de Chenonceaux (37).svg
- French commune.arrondissement
- Loches
- French commune.canton
- Bléré
- French commune.mayor
- Pierre Poupeau
- French commune.term
- 2021–2026
- French commune.elevation min m
- 54
- French commune.elevation max m
- 129
- French commune.area km2
- 4.33
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- commune of France
- Official name
- Chenonceaux
- Country
- France
- Located in
- arrondissement of Tours
- Population
- +334
- Area
- +4.33
- Elevation
- +97
- Body of water
- Cher
- Shares border with
- Souvigny-de-Touraine
- Official website
- www.chenonceaux.fr
- Image
- Chateau de Chenonceau 2008E.jpg
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Chenonceaux () is a commune in the French department of Indre-et-Loire, and the region of Centre-Val de Loire, France. thumb|right|The castle and its flower gardens. It is situated in the valley of the river Cher, a tributary of the Loire, about 26 km (16 mi) east of Tours and on the right bank of the Cher.
The population of permanent residents hovers about 350, but there is a large influx of tourists during the summer months because the village adjoins the former royal Château de Chenonceau, one of the most popular tourist destinations in France. The château is distinctive in being built across the river. The village is also situated in Touraine-Chenonceaux wine-growing area, and bordered on its northern edge by the Forest of Amboise.