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.
-
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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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.
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At Chenonceau, walk through the halls once graced by the powerful women of French history—Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
More details
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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.
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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.
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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 two more castles of your choice. A ticket that is flexible and time-saving.
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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 simultaneously, 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.
More details
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Unlock the wonders of this combo ticket—explore Chenonceau Castle and two more castles of your choice. A ticket that is flexible and time-saving.
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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 simultaneously, 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 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.
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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.
-
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.
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Discover two of the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles—Chambord and Chenonceau—in one seamless, small-group day trip.
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Skip the lines at both châteaux and dive into royal legends, da Vinci designs, and lavish Renaissance architecture with an expert English-speaking guide.
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Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned minibus with a max of 20 guests—no need to worry about train schedules or parking.
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Stroll through Chenonceau’s dreamy river-spanning gallery, and climb Chambord’s grand double-helix staircase for views over vast royal hunting grounds.
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Upgrade your experience with a 3-course lunch and local wine inside a privately owned château—an exclusive, locally sourced affair most travelers miss.
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Discover two of the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles—Chambord and Chenonceau—in one seamless, small-group day trip.
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Skip the lines at both châteaux and dive into royal legends, da Vinci designs, and lavish Renaissance architecture with an expert English-speaking guide.
-
Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned minibus with a max of 20 guests—no need to worry about train schedules or parking.
-
Stroll through Chenonceau’s dreamy river-spanning gallery, and climb Chambord’s grand double-helix staircase for views over vast royal hunting grounds.
-
Upgrade your experience with a 3-course lunch and local wine inside a privately owned château—an exclusive, locally sourced affair most travelers miss.
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Visit two iconic Loire Valley castles in one easy, expertly guided day trip from Paris.
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Skip the lines at Chambord and Chenonceau and enjoy guided tours filled with history, drama, and royal secrets.
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Climb Chambord’s da Vinci staircase and roam its rooftop terraces; stroll Chenonceau’s Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher.
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Relax with round-trip AC coach transfers, free time in medieval Blois, and a wine tasting inside a castle cellar.
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Upgrade to a small-group minivan for added comfort, more guide time, and unbeatable château views.
More details
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Visit two iconic Loire Valley castles in one easy, expertly guided day trip from Paris.
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Skip the lines at Chambord and Chenonceau and enjoy guided tours filled with history, drama, and royal secrets.
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Climb Chambord’s da Vinci staircase and roam its rooftop terraces; stroll Chenonceau’s Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher.
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Relax with round-trip AC coach transfers, free time in medieval Blois, and a wine tasting inside a castle cellar.
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Upgrade to a small-group minivan for added comfort, more guide time, and unbeatable château views.
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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).
More details
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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 long lines and enter the Royal Blois Castle and prepare to be amazed when you step onto the magnificent courtyard, surrounded by four buildings from 4 different eras.
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Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing more than 300 remarkable artworks, including works by the famous artists Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Peter Paul Rubens, and Francois Boucher.
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Explore more than 60 rooms at Chambord Castle and take in Chenonceau Castle's late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture.
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Take a stroll through Chaumont sur-Loire's traditional gardens, which feature plantings from China, Korea, and Africa; or visit the Villandry Castle and take in its elaborate patterns, serene Sun Garden, and geometrically precise Ornamental Kitchen Garden.
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Did you know? The Royal Blois Castle is the only castle to be proud to have hosted no fewer than 10 queens and 7 kings of France.
More details
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Skip the long lines and enter the Royal Blois Castle and prepare to be amazed when you step onto the magnificent courtyard, surrounded by four buildings from 4 different eras.
-
Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing more than 300 remarkable artworks, including works by the famous artists Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Peter Paul Rubens, and Francois Boucher.
-
Explore more than 60 rooms at Chambord Castle and take in Chenonceau Castle's late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture.
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Take a stroll through Chaumont sur-Loire's traditional gardens, which feature plantings from China, Korea, and Africa; or visit the Villandry Castle and take in its elaborate patterns, serene Sun Garden, and geometrically precise Ornamental Kitchen Garden.
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Did you know? The Royal Blois Castle is the only castle to be proud to have hosted no fewer than 10 queens and 7 kings of France.
5% off
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Discover the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles with one simple, cost-effective ticket.
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Visit Château de Chambord with skip-the-line access and explore its 60+ rooms, da Vinci staircase, and grand French gardens.
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Choose any two more châteaux—like Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chaumont, or Blois—and enjoy direct entry to each.
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From royal apartments to da Vinci’s final home and riverside gardens, each château reveals a unique piece of French history.
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Enjoy the freedom to curate your own itinerary—no separate bookings, no extra fees, just seamless castle-hopping.
More details
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Discover the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles with one simple, cost-effective ticket.
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Visit Château de Chambord with skip-the-line access and explore its 60+ rooms, da Vinci staircase, and grand French gardens.
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Choose any two more châteaux—like Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chaumont, or Blois—and enjoy direct entry to each.
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From royal apartments to da Vinci’s final home and riverside gardens, each château reveals a unique piece of French history.
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Enjoy the freedom to curate your own itinerary—no separate bookings, no extra fees, just seamless castle-hopping.
5% off
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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.
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