Chambord, Chenonceau & Amboise Castles

Three castles, centuries of royal history, and one convenient ticket. Discover the architectural wonders, remarkable stories, and landscaped gardens of the Loire Valley's most iconic châteaux while saving on individual admission.

Château de Chambord

Getting started

Head to Château de Chambord and present your ticket at the entrance. Skip the ticket-purchase lines and proceed through the required entry checks to begin exploring the castle and its gardens.

What to expect

Built under King François I, Château de Chambord is one of the grandest expressions of French Renaissance architecture, celebrated for its elaborate towers, monumental scale, and ingenious staircase.

Features

• Double-helix staircase: Climb the famous intertwined staircases, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, where two people can ascend and descend without crossing paths.

• Royal chambers: Explore more than 60 rooms open to visitors, discovering grand interiors, decorative furnishings, and the castle's royal history.

• Temporary exhibitions: Discover changing exhibitions that offer fresh perspectives on the château's art, architecture, and heritage.

• French gardens: Wander through the formal gardens, admiring their geometric design against the backdrop of Chambord's distinctive towers and rooftops.

Château de Chenonceau

Getting started

After booking, reserve your entry timeslot on Château de Chenonceau's official website using the link provided in your voucher. Arrive at your reserved time and present your admission ticket for entry.

What to expect

Spanning the Cher River, Château de Chenonceau is known as the Ladies' Château for the influential women who shaped its history, including Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici.

Features

• Grand gallery: Walk through the striking gallery stretching across the river, lined with 18 windows that frame views of the Cher.

• Royal interiors: Explore beautifully furnished bedrooms, historic kitchens, the chapel, and rooms adorned with tapestries, paintings, and period furniture.

• Riverside gardens: Discover the carefully designed gardens associated with Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici, with elegant flowerbeds and river views.

• Historic estate: Explore the maze, 16th-century farm, carriage gallery, and vegetable and flower gardens that reveal another side of life at the château.

Château Royal d'Amboise

Getting started

Arrive at Château Royal d'Amboise and present your ticket for skip-the-line entry. Once inside, explore the royal residence, chapel, and gardens at your own pace.

What to expect

Perched above the Loire River, Château Royal d'Amboise was home to French kings during the Renaissance and remains closely connected to Leonardo da Vinci's final years in France.

Features

• Royal residence: Walk through grand halls and chambers displaying Gothic and Renaissance furnishings that reflect the lives of the French court.

• Leonardo da Vinci's tomb: Visit the Chapel of Saint-Hubert, where the Renaissance master's tomb is located.

• Renaissance architecture: Admire the château's blend of medieval fortifications and Renaissance design, shaped by generations of French royalty.

• Landscaped gardens: Wander through the gardens, recognized as Remarkable Gardens in 2017, and enjoy panoramic views of the Loire River and surrounding town.