Château de Chenonceau Tickets
Explore the beauty of Château de Chenonceau, a charming village situated on the banks of the River Cher. Admire the Renaissance architecture and royal apartments, and take a stroll through the immaculate gardens. Book Château de Chenonceau tickets to enjoy direct entry and get combo experiences with other famous castles in the Loire Valley.
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Step into the Ladies’ Castle of the Loire Valley—a legacy shaped by powerful women like Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
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Use the free multilingual brochure as your guide through opulent rooms, from royal chambers and a private chapel to a state-of-the-art kitchen complex.
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Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.
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Don’t miss the Domes and Carriage Galleries—featuring a 16th-century vaulted wine cellar and a striking display of historical coaches.
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Step into the Ladies’ Castle of the Loire Valley—a legacy shaped by powerful women like Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
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Use the free multilingual brochure as your guide through opulent rooms, from royal chambers and a private chapel to a state-of-the-art kitchen complex.
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Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.
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Don’t miss the Domes and Carriage Galleries—featuring a 16th-century vaulted wine cellar and a striking display of historical coaches.
- Unlock the wonders of this combo ticket—explore Chenonceau Castle and one other castle of your choice. A ticket that is flexible and time-saving.
- At Chenonceau, walk through the halls once graced by the powerful women of French history—Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
- Step into the valley's biggest castle—Chambord to explore over 60 rooms and climb the da Vinci-inspired double helix staircase which allows two visitors to ascend and descend simulataneously, without crossing paths.
- Visit da Vinci's final residence (1516-1519) at Clos Luce, which is now restored and converted into a museum dedicated to his life, art, and inventions.
- Pay homage to da Vinci's tomb at the Chapel of Saint-Hubert located within the Amboise castle. This castle was particularly favored by the French kings as a royal residence.
- If you're visiting between April and November, attend the International Garden Festival at Chaumont, where global landscape designers come together to create 30 theme-based gardens.
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- Unlock the wonders of this combo ticket—explore Chenonceau Castle and one other castle of your choice. A ticket that is flexible and time-saving.
- At Chenonceau, walk through the halls once graced by the powerful women of French history—Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
- Step into the valley's biggest castle—Chambord to explore over 60 rooms and climb the da Vinci-inspired double helix staircase which allows two visitors to ascend and descend simulataneously, without crossing paths.
- Visit da Vinci's final residence (1516-1519) at Clos Luce, which is now restored and converted into a museum dedicated to his life, art, and inventions.
- Pay homage to da Vinci's tomb at the Chapel of Saint-Hubert located within the Amboise castle. This castle was particularly favored by the French kings as a royal residence.
- If you're visiting between April and November, attend the International Garden Festival at Chaumont, where global landscape designers come together to create 30 theme-based gardens.
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Admire masterpieces by Rubens, Van Loo, and Murillo at Chenonceau Castle and gain entry to 2 more castles in the Loire Valley.
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Marvel at the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, at Chambord Castle.
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Effortlessly explore 800 years of Amboise's history with skip-the-line access, then delve into Da Vinci's remarkable inventions at Clos Lucé Castle.
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Discover a castle of awe-inspiring beauty dating back to the 10th century, the Chaumont sur-Loire, and admire the contemporary art installations inside and outside the castle.
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Fun fact: The maze-like garden of the Chenonceau Castle was designed by Catherine de Medici, the queen of France, as a symbol of her power.
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Admire masterpieces by Rubens, Van Loo, and Murillo at Chenonceau Castle and gain entry to 2 more castles in the Loire Valley.
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Marvel at the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, at Chambord Castle.
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Effortlessly explore 800 years of Amboise's history with skip-the-line access, then delve into Da Vinci's remarkable inventions at Clos Lucé Castle.
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Discover a castle of awe-inspiring beauty dating back to the 10th century, the Chaumont sur-Loire, and admire the contemporary art installations inside and outside the castle.
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Fun fact: The maze-like garden of the Chenonceau Castle was designed by Catherine de Medici, the queen of France, as a symbol of her power.
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Travel from Paris to the Loire Valley in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach and explore two of its most stunning castles—Chambord and Chenonceau.
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Start with a visit to Chambord Castle, a Renaissance masterpiece famed for its grand architecture and the da Vinci-inspired double-helix staircase.
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Next, enjoy free time in the charming town of Blois to explore at your own pace or enjoy a meal at a local bistro.
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Continue to Chenonceau Castle, the iconic Ladies’ Chateau, known for its graceful arches spanning the Cher River.
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End your day with a wine tasting at Chenonceau, sampling local wines in a beautiful chateau setting.
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Travel from Paris to the Loire Valley in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach and explore two of its most stunning castles—Chambord and Chenonceau.
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Start with a visit to Chambord Castle, a Renaissance masterpiece famed for its grand architecture and the da Vinci-inspired double-helix staircase.
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Next, enjoy free time in the charming town of Blois to explore at your own pace or enjoy a meal at a local bistro.
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Continue to Chenonceau Castle, the iconic Ladies’ Chateau, known for its graceful arches spanning the Cher River.
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End your day with a wine tasting at Chenonceau, sampling local wines in a beautiful chateau setting.
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Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan from Tours or Amboise, with an English-speaking guide sharing expert insights along the way.
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Step inside Chambord Castle—the largest in the Loire Valley—and climb its iconic double-helix staircase, where two people can ascend or descend without ever crossing paths.
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Explore Chenonceau Castle, renowned for its elegant gallery over the Cher River and deep ties to powerful women like Catherine de’ Medici.
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Enjoy a small-group experience, limited to 8 guests or fewer, with plenty of time to admire each castle and its scenic surroundings.
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To dive into the region’s food culture, upgrade to a traditional lunch at the privately owned Chateau de Villesavin.
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Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan from Tours or Amboise, with an English-speaking guide sharing expert insights along the way.
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Step inside Chambord Castle—the largest in the Loire Valley—and climb its iconic double-helix staircase, where two people can ascend or descend without ever crossing paths.
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Explore Chenonceau Castle, renowned for its elegant gallery over the Cher River and deep ties to powerful women like Catherine de’ Medici.
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Enjoy a small-group experience, limited to 8 guests or fewer, with plenty of time to admire each castle and its scenic surroundings.
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To dive into the region’s food culture, upgrade to a traditional lunch at the privately owned Chateau de Villesavin.
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Make the most of your Loire Valley visit with a single ticket granting access to Chambord Castle and two additional castles of your choice.
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At Chambord, marvel at Da Vinci's double-helix staircase—a masterpiece of Renaissance engineering.
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Chateau de Blois showcases four distinct architectural styles reflecting France’s evolving royal history.
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Chenonceau captivates with Renaissance art by Rubens, Tintoretto, and Primaticcio.
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In Amboise, Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb and sweeping views of the Loire leave a lasting impression.
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Clos Luce brings da Vinci’s genius to life through interactive exhibits of his inventions.
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Chaumont-sur-Loire enchants with artistic gardens and a royal legacy.
More details
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Make the most of your Loire Valley visit with a single ticket granting access to Chambord Castle and two additional castles of your choice.
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At Chambord, marvel at Da Vinci's double-helix staircase—a masterpiece of Renaissance engineering.
-
Chateau de Blois showcases four distinct architectural styles reflecting France’s evolving royal history.
-
Chenonceau captivates with Renaissance art by Rubens, Tintoretto, and Primaticcio.
-
In Amboise, Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb and sweeping views of the Loire leave a lasting impression.
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Clos Luce brings da Vinci’s genius to life through interactive exhibits of his inventions.
-
Chaumont-sur-Loire enchants with artistic gardens and a royal legacy.
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Unlock the wonders of the Loire Valley with a single ticket, giving you access to Chambord and another stunning castle of your choice.
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Marvel at Chambord’s double-helix staircase—an architectural feat inspired by da Vinci, allowing two people to ascend and descend without ever crossing paths.
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Admire Renaissance masterpieces at Chenonceau, where the legacy of powerful women shaped both its history and art.
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Explore Amboise, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb and sweeping views over the Loire River and the city.
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Step inside Clos Luce, da Vinci’s final residence (1516-1519), filled with interactive displays of his visionary inventions.
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Wander Chaumont-sur-Loire, celebrated for its royal past and imaginative garden installations.
More details
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Unlock the wonders of the Loire Valley with a single ticket, giving you access to Chambord and another stunning castle of your choice.
-
Marvel at Chambord’s double-helix staircase—an architectural feat inspired by da Vinci, allowing two people to ascend and descend without ever crossing paths.
-
Admire Renaissance masterpieces at Chenonceau, where the legacy of powerful women shaped both its history and art.
-
Explore Amboise, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb and sweeping views over the Loire River and the city.
-
Step inside Clos Luce, da Vinci’s final residence (1516-1519), filled with interactive displays of his visionary inventions.
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Wander Chaumont-sur-Loire, celebrated for its royal past and imaginative garden installations.
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Skip the ticket lines to gain entrance to the Blois Castle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles with access to 1 other castle from the Loire Valley.
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Discover over 60 rooms at the Chambord Castle, and admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the Chenonceau Castle.
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Walk through the traditional gardens of China, Korea, and Africa in the Chaumont sur-Loire or the intricate patterns of the Water Garden, the relaxed atmosphere of the Sun Garden, and the geometric precision of the Ornamental Kitchen Garden at the Villandry Castle.
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Did you know? The castle of Blois was also the place of exile of Marie de Medici (1545-1642).
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Skip the ticket lines to gain entrance to the Blois Castle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles with access to 1 other castle from the Loire Valley.
-
Discover over 60 rooms at the Chambord Castle, and admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the Chenonceau Castle.
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Walk through the traditional gardens of China, Korea, and Africa in the Chaumont sur-Loire or the intricate patterns of the Water Garden, the relaxed atmosphere of the Sun Garden, and the geometric precision of the Ornamental Kitchen Garden at the Villandry Castle.
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Did you know? The castle of Blois was also the place of exile of Marie de Medici (1545-1642).
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This combo ticket gives you access to two of the most charming castles in the Loire while saving you money.
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Walk around 60 royal rooms in Chambord Castle.
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Get access to the temporary exhibitions in Chambord too.
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Explore the double-helix staircase in Chambord, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's designs.
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Explore the Chenonceau Castle and witness its late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture.
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Admire the luxurious tapestries, furniture, paintings, and decor - now a vintage royal collection.
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Stroll in the gardens beside the Cher river and enjoy the picturesque view.
More details
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This combo ticket gives you access to two of the most charming castles in the Loire while saving you money.
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Walk around 60 royal rooms in Chambord Castle.
-
Get access to the temporary exhibitions in Chambord too.
-
Explore the double-helix staircase in Chambord, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's designs.
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Explore the Chenonceau Castle and witness its late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture.
-
Admire the luxurious tapestries, furniture, paintings, and decor - now a vintage royal collection.
-
Stroll in the gardens beside the Cher river and enjoy the picturesque view.
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About Château de Chenonceau
The Ladies' Castle of the Loire Valley, Chateau de Chenonceau, displays Renaissance elegance, expansive French gardens, and a fascinating history shaped by powerful women.
Why visit Château de Chenonceau?
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Main entrance
The Chateau de Chenonceau has one entrance, which is a 2-minute walk from the train station. If you’ve come by car, the car park is right outside the entrance. The walk from the entrance to the chateau will take you between 3–5 minutes.
Open on public holidays from:
9am–7pm on Easter (March 30–31 and April 1), May 1, May 8–12 (Ascension), and May 18–20 (Pentecost).
Available at an additional cost.
Books, jewelry, and gifts are available.
Free of cost. Enquire at the front desk.
Due to the provision of ramps, the castle, the gardens, the shop, the restaurants, and the toilets are accessible.
Guide dogs for the blind are allowed inside the castle.
Other dogs must be kept on a leash in the gardens and small dogs carried in the visitor's arms or a satchel.