Blois, Chenonceau & Amboise Castles

Château Royal de Blois

Visit the Blois Castle, the previous residence of several French kings and an extraordinary representation of French architecture ranging from the 13th to the 17th century. Skip the long ticket lines and gain direct entry to the castle with your priority entry tickets. Prepare to be amazed when you step onto the magnificent courtyard, surrounded by four buildings from 4 different eras: the 13th-century Medieval fortress, the Louis XII Gothic wing (1498-1500), the François Renaissance wing (1515-1518), and the Gaston of Orleans Classical wing (1635-1638). Don't miss out on visiting 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. This is paired with simultaneous translation via an audio guide in 10 languages (they are disinfected after every use).

Château Royal d'Amboise

Skip the long ticket lines and gain direct entry to the Amboise Castle, where you can see for yourself the lifestyles and secrets of the French court! Learn about the kings who reigned from the castle at the dawn of the Renaissance and see first-hand how extravagant their lives were by admiring the extensive collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture within the castle. One of the most notable guests at the Amboise Castle was Leonardo da Vinci, who you can pay respects to in the castle’s chapel, where he lies to rest. You can also use the HistoPad© to rediscover, in situ, spaces that have now disappeared and to immerse yourself in historical atmospheres: royal audiences and banquets, the seat of the ramparts and battle, construction sites, diving into the jails...the journey is open to all! End your visit with a walk in the sublime gardens, classified as "Remarkable Gardens" in 2017.

Château Chenonceau

Picture an elegant white castle built on the piers of an old mill in the Loire Valley region. That is what the Chenonceau castle is in real life! Often referred to as the “Ladies’ Château” because of the notorious women who built and maintained it throughout the centuries, Chenonceau boasts a fascinating royal history that dates back to the 13th century. Stroll through the castles’ rooms and admire the exquisite tapestries, paintings, and furniture. See the guard’s room, the Chapel with its stunning stained glass windows, and the royal bedrooms, study, library, and kitchens. The gallery has a magnificent ballroom with 18 floor-to-ceiling windows and a slate-tile floor. Don't miss out on walking through the extensive royal gardens alongside the Cher river, featuring a maze, a 16th-century farm, a carriage gallery, and a vegetable and flower garden.