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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.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • 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
Chenonceau and Chambord castles with gardens and visitors in Loire Valley, France.
Château de Chenonceau in autumn with red leaves and stone sculptures, Loire Valley, France.
Château de Chenonceau with gardens, Loire Valley, France.
Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.
Chambord Castle with visitors in a boat on the surrounding moat, Loire Valley, France.
Clos Lucé Castle with Leonardo da Vinci's helicopter model on the lawn.
Grand hallway with checkered floor and chandeliers at Château de Chenonceau, France.
Royal Amboise Castle chapel interior with stained glass windows and vaulted ceiling.
Chambord Castle room interior with ornate tapestries, chandelier, and antique furniture.
Château du Clos Lucé interior with Leonardo da Vinci's artworks and historical artifacts.
Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle entrance with gothic architecture in Loire Valley, France.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • 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.

More details

  • 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 and Amboise castles in Loire Valley, France, with gardens and pathways.
Chenonceau Castle with gardens in Loire Valley, featuring manicured lawns and blooming flowers.
Aerial view of Chambord Castle with gardens and surrounding landscape.
Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.
Royal Blois Castle facade with visitors entering through the main entrance.
Clos Lucé Castle with Leonardo da Vinci's helicopter model on the lawn.
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 sculptures.
Mural of a face partially hidden by foliage at Chaumont sur Loire.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • 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 and Chenonceau castles in France, showcasing Renaissance architecture and gardens.
Aerial view of Chambord Castle with gardens and surrounding landscape.
Ornate bedroom with canopy bed in Château de Blois, France.
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 ornate facade and potted trees, Blois, France.
Chambord Castle with visitors in a boat on the surrounding moat, Loire Valley, France.
Royal Amboise Castle chapel interior with stained glass windows and vaulted ceiling.
Visitors walking through gardens towards Chateau de Chenonceau, France.
Chenonceau Castle with manicured gardens in Loire Valley, France.
Chambord Castle with symmetrical gardens and surrounding greenery in France.
Clos Lucé Castle with spiral sculpture in garden, France.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • 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.

from
€35.90
Chambord and Chenonceau castles in Loire Valley, France, showcasing architecture and gardens.
Chambord Castle with visitors in a boat on the surrounding moat, Loire Valley, France.
Chambord Castle room interior with ornate tapestries, chandelier, and antique furniture.
Chenonceau Castle with gardens on a sunny day in France.
Ornate room with red walls, classic paintings, and a decorative fireplace in a historic European palace.
Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.
Aerial view of Royal Amboise Castle and surrounding gardens in Amboise, France.
Royal Blois Castle exterior with ornate facade and potted trees, Blois, France.
Ornate bedroom with canopy bed in Château de Blois, France.
Clos Lucé Castle with spiral sculpture in garden, France.
Château du Clos Lucé interior with Leonardo da Vinci's artworks and historical artifacts.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • 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.

More details

  • 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

Tour group at Chenonceau Castle with guide pointing at the historic architecture.
Aerial view of Chambord Castle Gardens with symmetrical landscaping and surrounding canal.
Chenonceau Castle exterior with visitors walking along the tree-lined path.
Wine tasting in a Loire Valley castle cellar with a group of people.
Taxidermy animal display and tapestries in Chambord Castle exhibit hall.
Chambord Castle interior with ornate red walls, chandelier, and decorative chairs.
Group of tourists with a guide at Chambord Castle, France.
Royal Amboise Castle with manicured gardens and Loire River view.
Visitors enjoying the view from the balcony of Chambord Castle, France.
Chambord Castle interior with ornate furniture and floral wallpaper.
Guide explaining a statue to visitors inside Chambord Castle.
Visitors near the helix staircase in Chambord Castle, France, with tapestries on the walls.
Chenonceau Castle spanning the River Cher in France.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
13 hr
1 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.

from
€109
Tourists standing in front of Château de Chambord, France.
Chenonceau Castle with gardens in Loire Valley, featuring manicured lawns and blooming flowers.
Chambord Castle king's room with ornate decor, tapestries, and chandelier.
Château de Chenonceau exterior with arches over the Cher River, France.
Chateau de Chambord interior with red tapestry and antler mounts.
Château de Chambord in Loire Valley, France, viewed from across the water.
Chambord Castle gardens with symmetrical lawns and decorative patterns, France.
Visitors near the helix staircase in Chambord Castle, France, with 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.
Elegant dining setup with candles at a private castle in Loire Valley.
Couple toasting with wine during Loire Valley day tour lunch at private castle.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
8 hr 30 min
1 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
€175
Tour group with guide at Château de Chambord in Loire Valley.
Château de Chambord reflecting in water under a blue sky, Loire Valley, France.
Chambord Castle's double helix staircase in Loire Valley, France.
Château de Chenonceau with vibrant gardens, part of Loire Valley tour from Paris.
Guide explaining Chenonceau Castle to tour group in Loire Valley.
Château d'Amboise with gardens and river view, Loire Valley, France.
Sparkling wine being poured into glasses with Loire Valley vineyards in the background.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
13 hr
1 more
  • 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.
from
€235
Chambord Castle facade and aerial view of Chenonceau Castle in France.
Château de Chambord with visitors in the garden, Loire Valley, France.
Chenonceau Castle with formal gardens in Loire Valley, France.
Family boating near Chambord Castle, France.
Château de Chenonceau spanning the River Cher in Chaumont sur Loire, France.
Aerial view of Château de Chenonceau with its gardens and river in the Loire Valley, France.
Grand hallway with checkered floor and chandeliers at Chenonceau Castle, France.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • This combo ticket gives you access to two of the most charming castles in the Loire while saving you money.

  • 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.

  • 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.

More details

  • This combo ticket gives you access to two of the most charming castles in the Loire while saving you money.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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Colin Dunmore
GB

Colin

United Kingdom
Aug 2025
5/5
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Chenonceaux Castle and gardens were fantastic, it was a very crowded day however they gave everyone a time slot for the Castle so although it was packed people still had plenty of room and time to see everything. Entry price was very reasonable, there are boats and a challenging Maze. Food was excellent and the dining areas were very clean with plenty of staff who were all very friendly.
Colette Bruton
IE

Colette

Ireland
Jul 2025
5/5
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Tickets were easy to buy and saved a small queue. Parking was easy. The walk to the castle stunning. The castle was well presented inside and out. The paper guide and the exhibition were very helpful and informative. Lunch in the cafe was great and the gift shop was worth a visit. The best part for us on a beautiful day was the parkland and river. The rose garden and the trails especially by the river. As we left we discovered the stable area but the donkeys were missing ( probably sheltered from the heat. Overall a great day out. And I'm sure if we came back we'd discover more. Good value.
Tina Henderson
CA

Tina

Canada
Oct 2023
5/5
Sam and Gironde were amazing-professional and always there to help or answer any questions. Thank you both for the great experience.
Kamran Sistanizadeh

Kamran

Sep 2022
4/5
Great learning and delightful experience. Very engaged and thoughtful guide. Wish we had more time to spend in each of the chateaus.
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