Loire Valley Castles

Gain entrance to the Blois RoyalCastle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.

Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside and uncover the secrets of the royal French court.

Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.

Upgrade to include the ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.

Fun fact: The Blois Royal Castle has a great royal history from Louis XII who built the oldest part of the castle to Francois I who added the Renaissance wing with the unique open circular staircase.

Skip the ticket counter and dive straight into Chambord, the Loire Valley’s largest and grandest château.

Explore over 60 lavish rooms, the iconic double-helix staircase, rooftop terraces, and a vaulted chapel.

Learn about the château’s royal symbolism and history with a free visitor guide and a multilingual film.

Wander through 16 acres of beautifully restored formal French gardens at your own pace.

Enhance your visit with a Histopad—explore the château through 3D re-creations, immersive audio tours, and interactive treasure hunts.

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.

Visit the Amboise Royal Castle, a magnificent palace on the banks of the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage river.

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.

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.

You also get to visit the tomb of Leonarda da Vinci in the castle's chapel.

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.

Save money on this combo experience visiting two French castles!

Visit the Chenonceau Castle to explore its royal collection of tapestries and paintings.

Walk around the grand gallery over the bridge spanning the Cher River at Chenonceau Castle.

Stroll around the halls of Azay le Rideau and take in the luxurious ceiling decorations in the castle.

Take a walk in the colorful garden surrounding the castles, and capture the magnificence of the structures.

Get a chance to see the royal quarters and get the ultimate lavish experience in the stunning castles.

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.

Visit up to 3 castles where Leonardo da Vinci left a mark: the Chambord, Clos Lucé, and Royal d'Amboise!

Choose the Chambord ticket option to admire the double helix staircase that was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.

It allows you to go up one side without meeting someone descending from the other side!

Château du Clos Lucé is most popularly known for being Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.

See here art and sculptures, as well as a wide display of the Italian maestro’s best inventions.

At Royal d'Amboise, pay your respects to the castle's chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci lies to rest.

Discover the Loire Valley on a full-day small-group e-bike tour, with round-trip minivan transfers from Tours or Amboise, two popular bases for visitors to stay overnight in the valley.

Pedal through the scenic Chambord Forest, a UNESCO-listed site, and admire the stunning French Renaissance architecture of the Chambord Castle in the background.

Visit the lesser-known Villesavin Castle, a privately owned castle open to visitors. It features a museum with wedding-themed exhibits, including a collection of bridal headdresses.

Enjoy flavorful snacks under the shade of the Linden Tree, and unwind with (paid) afternoon tea served in the lush gardens of Villesavin Castle.

Learn about the region’s royal history, architecture, and culture from a knowledgeable guide who brings captivating stories to life on your ride.

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.