Château Royal d'Amboise Tickets
Chateau d'Amboise, once the luxurious home of French rulers, today serves as a rich insight into the oppulent lifestyles of royalty. Discover its historical significance, architecture, and even Leonardo da Vinci's tomb! Get Chateau Royal d'Amboise tickets to enjoy priority entry and combo visits to other famous castles in the Loire Valley.
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Visit the Amboise Royal Castle, a magnificent palace on the banks of the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage river.
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Discover the latest HistoPad technology with 3D reconstructions of the Logis and learn about the castle's history as well as the lives of royalty that once called it home.
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Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the castle, as well as an extensive collection of furniture representing the pinnacle of French luxury.
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You also get to visit the tomb of Leonarda da Vinci in the castle's chapel.
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Did you know? The Amboise Royal Castle is linked to King Charles VIII. He was born there in 1470 and died there in 1498 after hitting his head on the top of a door of a gallery of the castle.
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Visit the Amboise Royal Castle, a magnificent palace on the banks of the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage river.
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Discover the latest HistoPad technology with 3D reconstructions of the Logis and learn about the castle's history as well as the lives of royalty that once called it home.
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Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the castle, as well as an extensive collection of furniture representing the pinnacle of French luxury.
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You also get to visit the tomb of Leonarda da Vinci in the castle's chapel.
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Did you know? The Amboise Royal Castle is linked to King Charles VIII. He was born there in 1470 and died there in 1498 after hitting his head on the top of a door of a gallery of the castle.
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Visit up to 3 castles where Leonardo da Vinci left a mark: the Chambord, Clos Lucé, and Royal d'Amboise!
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Choose the Chambord ticket option to admire the double helix staircase that was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
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It allows you to go up one side without meeting someone descending from the other side!
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Château du Clos Lucé is most popularly known for being Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.
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See here art and sculptures, as well as a wide display of the Italian maestro’s best inventions.
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At Royal d'Amboise, pay your respects to the castle's chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci lies to rest.
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Visit up to 3 castles where Leonardo da Vinci left a mark: the Chambord, Clos Lucé, and Royal d'Amboise!
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Choose the Chambord ticket option to admire the double helix staircase that was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
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It allows you to go up one side without meeting someone descending from the other side!
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Château du Clos Lucé is most popularly known for being Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.
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See here art and sculptures, as well as a wide display of the Italian maestro’s best inventions.
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At Royal d'Amboise, pay your respects to the castle's chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci lies to rest.
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- Dive into the grandeur of the French Renaissance with this day tour from Paris, exploring the exquisite Loire Valley's castles – a blend of opulent history and natural beauty!
- Explore the colossal Chambord castle at your own pace and climb up da Vinci’s staircase to the castle's terrace to get stunning views.
- Indulge in a wine-tasting session in Chenonceau's historical cellars, sampling renowned regional wines, adding a touch of elegance to the journey (Available from April to October).
- Marvel at Chenonceau's intricate architecture straddling the Cher River, Chambord's grand double-spiraled staircase, and visit Leonardo Da Vinci's tomb in Amboise.
- Did you know? King Francois, I invited Leonardo da Vinci to stay at the Royal Amboise Castle, where he spent the last years of his life.
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- Dive into the grandeur of the French Renaissance with this day tour from Paris, exploring the exquisite Loire Valley's castles – a blend of opulent history and natural beauty!
- Explore the colossal Chambord castle at your own pace and climb up da Vinci’s staircase to the castle's terrace to get stunning views.
- Indulge in a wine-tasting session in Chenonceau's historical cellars, sampling renowned regional wines, adding a touch of elegance to the journey (Available from April to October).
- Marvel at Chenonceau's intricate architecture straddling the Cher River, Chambord's grand double-spiraled staircase, and visit Leonardo Da Vinci's tomb in Amboise.
- Did you know? King Francois, I invited Leonardo da Vinci to stay at the Royal Amboise Castle, where he spent the last years of his life.
- Admire 4 magnificent specimens of French architecture with a single money-saving ticket!
- Admire the late Gothic and Renaissance architecture of Chenonceau Castle as you explore the opulent interiors, along with a vast collection of tapestries, paintings, and furniture.
- Stroll through the lush royal gardens along the banks of Cher river.
- Admire lavish furniture, artworks, and a grand staircase at the 10th-century Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire.
- Catch the breathtaking view of Loire Valley from the terraces, explore the 19th-century stables that were ahead of their time, and check out the International Garden Festival.
- Take in the unique architecture of Bloise castle, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.
- Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside.
- Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.
- Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of Amboise castle, as well as an extensive collection of furniture representing the pinnacle of French luxury.
- Visit the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci in the castle's chapel.
- Stroll through the gardens in search of traveling plants and over 80 species of birds.
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- Admire 4 magnificent specimens of French architecture with a single money-saving ticket!
- Admire the late Gothic and Renaissance architecture of Chenonceau Castle as you explore the opulent interiors, along with a vast collection of tapestries, paintings, and furniture.
- Stroll through the lush royal gardens along the banks of Cher river.
- Admire lavish furniture, artworks, and a grand staircase at the 10th-century Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire.
- Catch the breathtaking view of Loire Valley from the terraces, explore the 19th-century stables that were ahead of their time, and check out the International Garden Festival.
- Take in the unique architecture of Bloise castle, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.
- Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside.
- Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.
- Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of Amboise castle, as well as an extensive collection of furniture representing the pinnacle of French luxury.
- Visit the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci in the castle's chapel.
- Stroll through the gardens in search of traveling plants and over 80 species of birds.
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Save big on this combo ticket and see the top 3 castles of the Loire Valley!
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At the dreamy Château Chenonceau, take stunning photos and walk through the royal gardens.
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Explore four architectural styles from the 13th to 17th centuries at the Château Royal de Blois.
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Admire the Renaissance residence that is the Château Royal d'Amboise, and pay your respects at the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci.
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Save big on this combo ticket and see the top 3 castles of the Loire Valley!
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At the dreamy Château Chenonceau, take stunning photos and walk through the royal gardens.
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Explore four architectural styles from the 13th to 17th centuries at the Château Royal de Blois.
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Admire the Renaissance residence that is the Château Royal d'Amboise, and pay your respects at the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci.
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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.
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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 simultaneously, 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.
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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.
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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 simultaneously, 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Get skip-the-line entry to 3 Loire Valley castles with this money-saving combo ticket.
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Tour the gardens and stables of Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire - a sight to behold.
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Explore four architectural styles from the 13th to 17th centuries at the Château Royal de Blois.
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Admire the Renaissance residence that is the Château Royal d'Amboise, and pay your respects at the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci.
More details
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Get skip-the-line entry to 3 Loire Valley castles with this money-saving combo ticket.
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Tour the gardens and stables of Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire - a sight to behold.
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Explore four architectural styles from the 13th to 17th centuries at the Château Royal de Blois.
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Admire the Renaissance residence that is the Château Royal d'Amboise, and pay your respects at the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci.
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About Château Royal d'Amboise
Château Royal d'Amboise is a highlight of any Loire Valley adventure, offering a unique mix of royal heritage, artistic treasures, and scenic beauty. As part of Headout’s collection of iconic French castles, it invites visitors to experience the grandeur of the Renaissance, discover Leonardo da Vinci’s legacy, and enjoy immersive storytelling through interactive tours and lush gardens.
The Saint-Hubert Chapel at Château d'Amboise houses the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci, who died in Amboise in 1519 and requested burial there.
The château’s Minimes and Hertault towers feature spiral stone ramps so gentle that horses could ascend to the battlements—an architectural rarity.
Château d'Amboise was a favored royal residence during the French Renaissance, hosting kings like Charles VIII and François I.
The castle’s gardens include a section dedicated to Emir Abd El Kader, an Algerian leader once imprisoned at Amboise, now celebrated with the Garden of the Orient.
Every visitor receives a free HistoPad tablet, providing an augmented reality experience in 12 languages to visualize the château’s lost splendor.
Why visit Château Royal d'Amboise?
Plan your visit
Main Entrance (Montée de l’Émir Abd El Kader)
Located at the top of Montée de l’Émir Abd El Kader, just off Place Michel Debré and near the iconic Pâtisserie Bigot, this is the primary entrance for all visitors. The entrance is fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps and step-free access leading to the ticket office and castle grounds. Clear signage from the town center and parking areas makes it easy to find. Assistance is available for guests with limited mobility.
Regular Hours: Open daily from 9:00am to 7:00pm (April to September). From October to March, open daily from 9:00am to 5:30pm.
Last Entry: Final admission is 1 hour before closing time.
Special Closures: Closed on December 25 and January 1. The château may close early or restrict access to certain areas during special events or restoration works—check the official website for updates before your visit.
A complimentary HistoPad (augmented reality audio guide) is provided to every visitor. Available in 12 languages.
A souvenir shop is located on-site, offering gifts, books, and memorabilia.
A café is available on the château grounds for snacks and light meals.
Toilets are available for visitors within the château complex.
Free parking is available at the foot of the château for visitors arriving by car.
Paid parking options are also available nearby if free spaces are full.
First aid facilities are available on-site for minor medical needs.
An information desk is located at the entrance for visitor assistance.
Most areas of the château, including the main rooms and gardens, are wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchairs are available for visitor use; inquire at the entrance for availability.
Service animals are welcome throughout the site.
Elevator access is available to facilitate movement between floors for guests with mobility needs.
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