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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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Château de Chenonceau Tickets
Chenonceau Castle with gardens in Loire Valley, featuring manicured lawns and blooming flowers.
Chenonceau Castle gallery with checkered floor and chandeliers.
Chenonceau Castle interior with ornate fireplace and classic paintings.
Pathway lined with trees and stone sphinxes at Chenonceau Castle, France.
Stone urns with floral decorations at Chenonceau Castle gardens.
Chenonceau Castle reflecting on Cher River, Loire Valley, France.
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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.

  • Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.

  • 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.

  • Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.

  • 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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€18
View of Chenonceau castle\view of Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Exterior view of Chenonceau Castle
Exterior view of Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.
Customer boating around Chambord Castle
Clos Lucé Castle with Leonardo da Vinci's helicopter model in the garden.
View of the hallway in Chenonceau Castle
Gothic vaulted ceiling and stained glass windows inside Royal Amboise Castle, France.
Chambord Castle room interior with ornate ceiling and fireplace in Loire Valley, France.
Leonardo da Vinci's workshop with paintings and tools at Clos Lucé, Amboise.
Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle courtyard with historic architecture in Loire Valley, France.
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Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
  • 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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€34.90
Chenonceau Castle and Amboise Castle tickets
Chenonceau Castle with gardens in Loire Valley, featuring manicured lawns and blooming flowers.
Aerial view of Chambord Castle in Loire Valley, showcasing its distinctive French Renaissance architecture.
Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.
Royal Blois Castle facade with intricate architecture in Blois, France.
Clos Lucé Castle with Leonardo da Vinci's helicopter model in the garden.
Chenonceau Castle interior with ornate fireplace and classic paintings.
Double helix staircase inside Château de Chambord, France.
Royal Amboise Castle stone relief with religious figures and intricate carvings.
Interior of Royal Blois Castle with ornate red and gold walls, decorative ceiling, and marble busts.
Art installation of a face partially hidden by foliage at Chaumont sur Loire.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

from €51.50
€48.92

5% off

Chambord Castle and Amboise castle tickets
Aerial view of Chambord Castle in Loire Valley, showcasing its distinctive French Renaissance architecture.
Interior view of the Royal Blois Castle
Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.
Interior of a historic room with a canopy bed and fireplace at Amboise Castle, France.
Royal Blois Castle exterior with intricate architecture and lush gardens in Blois, France.
Customer boating around Chambord Castle
Gothic vaulted ceiling and stained glass windows inside Royal Amboise Castle, France.
Visitors exploring the gardens outside Chateau de Chenonceau, Loire Valley, France.
Chenonceau Castle exterior with lush gardens in Loire Valley, France.
Chambord Castle with ornate gardens and surrounding landscape in France.
Exterior view of the Clos Lucé Castle
Extended validity
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
  • 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.

  • Wander Chaumont-sur-Loire, celebrated for its royal past and imaginative garden installations.

More details

  • 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.

  • Wander Chaumont-sur-Loire, celebrated for its royal past and imaginative garden installations.

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€35.90
Royal Blois Castle exterior with Gothic and Renaissance architecture, France.
Chambord Castle architecture
Chenonceau Castle with gardens in Loire Valley, featuring manicured lawns and blooming flowers.
Exterior view of Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
View of the Kitchen Garden at Château of Villandry
Royal Blois Castle ornate salamander emblem with fleur-de-lis details.
Theatre de Moliere stage with red curtains in Chateau de Chambord, France.
Chenonceau Castle gallery with checkered floor and chandeliers.
Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle courtyard with historic architecture in Loire Valley, France.
Water Garden at Château of Villandry with symmetrical hedges and reflective pond in Loire Valley, France.
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Flexible duration
1 more
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

from €51
€48.45

5% off

Chambord and Chenonceau castles in Loire Valley, France, showcasing iconic architecture and lush gardens.
Customer boating around Chambord Castle
Chambord Castle room interior with ornate ceiling and fireplace in Loire Valley, France.
Chenonceau Castle spanning the Cher River in Loire Valley on a sunny day.
View of a royal room at Chenonceau Castle
Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.
Aerial view of Royal Amboise Castle and surrounding gardens by the Loire River in France.
Royal Blois Castle exterior with intricate architecture and lush gardens in Blois, France.
Interior view of the Royal Blois Castle
Exterior view of the Clos Lucé Castle
Leonardo da Vinci's workshop with paintings and tools at Clos Lucé, Amboise.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
  • Discover the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles with one simple, cost-effective ticket.

  • Visit Château de Chambord with skip-the-line access and explore its 60+ rooms, da Vinci staircase, and grand French gardens.

  • Choose any two more châteaux—like Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chaumont, or Blois—and enjoy direct entry to each.

  • From royal apartments to da Vinci’s final home and riverside gardens, each château reveals a unique piece of French history.

  • 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.

  • Visit Château de Chambord with skip-the-line access and explore its 60+ rooms, da Vinci staircase, and grand French gardens.

  • Choose any two more châteaux—like Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chaumont, or Blois—and enjoy direct entry to each.

  • From royal apartments to da Vinci’s final home and riverside gardens, each château reveals a unique piece of French history.

  • Enjoy the freedom to curate your own itinerary—no separate bookings, no extra fees, just seamless castle-hopping.

from €49.90
€47.41

5% off

Chenonceau Castle with tourists on a guided tour in Loire Valley, France.
Chambord Castle gardens with lush greenery and historic architecture in Loire Valley, France.
Chenonceau Castle exterior with reflection in the Loire River, showcasing its iconic arches and Renaissance architecture.
Chambord Castle in Loire Valley with wine tasting experience.
Chambord Castle exterior with visitors exploring exhibits in Loire Valley, France.
Chambord Castle interior with grand staircase and ornate stone carvings, Loire Valley, France.
Guide leading a group through Chambord Castle in Loire Valley, France.
Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.
Visitors on the balcony of Chambord Castle, Loire Valley, France.
Chambord Castle interior with ornate ceiling and grand staircase in Loire Valley, France.
Visitors with a guide exploring the grand halls of Chambord Castle, Loire Valley, France.
Visitors near the helix staircase in Chambord Castle, France, with ornate tapestries on the walls.
Chenonceau Castle spanning the Cher River with lush gardens in Loire Valley, France.
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13 hr
2 more
  • Visit two iconic Loire Valley castles in one easy, expertly guided day trip from Paris.

  • Skip the lines at Chambord and Chenonceau and enjoy guided tours filled with history, drama, and royal secrets.

  • Climb Chambord’s da Vinci staircase and roam its rooftop terraces; stroll Chenonceau’s Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher.

  • Relax with round-trip AC coach transfers, free time in medieval Blois, and a wine tasting inside a castle cellar.

  • Upgrade to a small-group minivan for added comfort, more guide time, and unbeatable château views.

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  • Visit two iconic Loire Valley castles in one easy, expertly guided day trip from Paris.

  • Skip the lines at Chambord and Chenonceau and enjoy guided tours filled with history, drama, and royal secrets.

  • Climb Chambord’s da Vinci staircase and roam its rooftop terraces; stroll Chenonceau’s Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher.

  • Relax with round-trip AC coach transfers, free time in medieval Blois, and a wine tasting inside a castle cellar.

  • Upgrade to a small-group minivan for added comfort, more guide time, and unbeatable château views.

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€139
Tourists in front of Château de Chambord, France, admiring its Renaissance architecture.
Chenonceau Castle with gardens in Loire Valley, featuring manicured lawns and blooming flowers.
Chambord Castle king's room with ornate decor, chandeliers, and tapestries.
Château de Chenonceau spanning the River Cher in Loire Valley, France.
Chateau de Chambord interior with antler display on red tapestry wall.
Exterior view of the Château de Chambord
Chambord Castle gardens with symmetrical lawns and decorative patterns, France.
Visitors near the helix staircase in Chambord Castle, France, with ornate tapestries on the walls.
Theatre de Moliere stage with red curtains in Chateau de Chambord, France.
Chenonceau Castle interior with ornate fireplace and classic paintings.
View of the preparations of the private lunch during Loire Valley Day Tour
Tourist having wine during Loire Valley Day Tour
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8 hr 30 min
2 more
  • Discover two of the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles—Chambord and Chenonceau—in one seamless, small-group day trip.

  • 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.

More details

  • Discover two of the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles—Chambord and Chenonceau—in one seamless, small-group day trip.

  • 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.

from
€169
Aerial view of Château de Chenonceau with its gardens and river in the Loire Valley, France.
Château de Chambord with visitors in the garden, Loire Valley, France.
Château of Azay-le-Rideau reflecting in a tranquil moat, surrounded by lush greenery.
Facade of Château de Blois with ornate architecture under a cloudy sky, Chaumont sur Loire.
Chenonceau Castle with formal gardens in Loire Valley, France.
Angers Castle with its medieval towers and landscaped gardens in Angers, France.
Amboise Castle with Loire River and bridge in foreground, France.
Family boating near Chambord Castle, France.
Château Azay-le-Rideau facade with turret under a blue sky, Loire Valley, France.
Angers Castle stone towers and entrance bridge in France.
Château d'Amboise with flags, Loire Valley, France.
Entrance of Amboise Castle with detailed stone carvings and visitors walking inside.
Aerial view of Blois cityscape and Loire River in France, highlighting historic architecture.
Chaumont sur Loire castle with gardens and large tree in the foreground.
Chateau Clos Luce in Amboise, France, surrounded by lush gardens, Leonardo da Vinci's last residence.
Tapestries displayed inside Angers Castle, depicting historical scenes.
Interior of a historic room with a canopy bed and fireplace at Amboise Castle, France.
Festival poster for Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, featuring a garden view through an arched doorway.
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau by the river in Loire Valley, France.
Interior of a room at Clos Lucé Castle with red walls, antique furniture, and historical portraits.
Renaissance staircase at Château de Blois, France, framed by green leaves.
Grand hallway with checkered floor and chandeliers at Chenonceau Castle, France.
Panoramic view of Angers Castle with river and boats in foreground, France.
Botanical specimens displayed in glass cases at Chenonceau & Chaumont sur Loire.
Pathway through lush gardens in Loire Valley, France.
Loire Valley chateau interior with ornate tapestries and antique furniture.
Golden rooster weather vane overlooking Blois Castle in France.
Leonardo da Vinci's workshop with paintings and tools at Clos Lucé, Amboise.
Château de Chenonceau spanning the River Cher in Chaumont sur Loire, France.
Two historical figures in period clothing at Clos Lucé, with a Mona Lisa replica nearby.
Gardens and castle view at Chaumont sur Loire, France.
Château de Blois courtyard with Renaissance architecture, Loire Valley, France.
Leonardo da Vinci's tombstone with white lilies at Amboise Castle, France.
Azay le Rideau Castle reflecting in a calm moat, surrounded by lush greenery.
Courtyard of Château de Blois with ornate architecture, Chaumont sur Loire tour.
Loire Valley garden with unique sculptures and patterned walls surrounded by greenery.
Leonardo da Vinci sketches displayed at a museum in the Loire Valley.
Interior of a vaulted hall in Clos Lucé Castle, featuring ornate columns and a fireplace.
Chaumont sur Loire castle with gardens in Blois, France.
Flying machine model in trees at Clos Lucé Castle, France.
Courtyard of Blois Castle with ornate architecture under a blue sky.
Art installation of a face partially hidden by foliage at Chaumont sur Loire.
Château overlooking the Loire River in Chaumont sur Loire, with village and landscape views.
Aerial view of Blois Castle and surrounding town in Blois, France.
Château de Blois courtyard with Renaissance architecture, Chaumont sur Loire tour.
Castle with turret and pond in lush garden, Loire Valley, France.
Gardens and terraces at Château de Blois, Chaumont sur Loire, with manicured trees and pathways.
Amboise Castle illuminated at night with reflections on the Loire River, France.
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Mobile ticket
  • Grab this with this wallet-friendly combo ticket and get access to up to 7 French royal castles in the Loire Valley.

  • Capture the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of Royal Castle of Amboise and Chenonceau Castle.

  • Get access to the French gardens at Château of Azay-le-Rideau and Château of Chambord.

  • Admire artworks by Old Masters in the Fine Arts Museum at Blois Castle.

  • Visit the famed last home of Leonardo da Vinci - Château du Clos Lucé.

  • Choose whether you want to visit 2, 3, 4, or 7 of these regal French castles.

More details

  • Grab this with this wallet-friendly combo ticket and get access to up to 7 French royal castles in the Loire Valley.

  • Capture the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of Royal Castle of Amboise and Chenonceau Castle.

  • Get access to the French gardens at Château of Azay-le-Rideau and Château of Chambord.

  • Admire artworks by Old Masters in the Fine Arts Museum at Blois Castle.

  • Visit the famed last home of Leonardo da Vinci - Château du Clos Lucé.

  • Choose whether you want to visit 2, 3, 4, or 7 of these regal French castles.

from €37
€34.49

7% 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.


Address
37150 Chenonceaux, France
Also known as
The Ladies' Castle
Year opened
1913
Founded by
Thomas Bohier and Katherine Briçonnet
Visitors per year
800000
Expected wait time - Standard
0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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