Loire Valley Castles
Only 2 hours from Paris, the Loire Valley is home to France's best castles. From Chenonceau to Chambord, get a glimpse of French history on these tours with skip-the-line tickets.
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Skip the ticket counter and dive straight into Chambord, the Loire Valley’s largest and grandest château.
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Explore over 60 lavish rooms, the iconic double-helix staircase, rooftop terraces, and a vaulted chapel.
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Learn about the château’s royal symbolism and history with a free visitor guide and a multilingual film.
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Wander through 16 acres of beautifully restored formal French gardens at your own pace.
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Enhance your visit with a Histopad—explore the château through 3D re-creations, immersive audio tours, and interactive treasure hunts.
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Skip the ticket counter and dive straight into Chambord, the Loire Valley’s largest and grandest château.
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Explore over 60 lavish rooms, the iconic double-helix staircase, rooftop terraces, and a vaulted chapel.
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Learn about the château’s royal symbolism and history with a free visitor guide and a multilingual film.
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Wander through 16 acres of beautifully restored formal French gardens at your own pace.
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Enhance your visit with a Histopad—explore the château through 3D re-creations, immersive audio tours, and interactive treasure hunts.
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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.
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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.
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Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.
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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.
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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.
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Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.
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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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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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Save money on this combo experience visiting two French castles!
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Visit the Chenonceau Castle to explore its royal collection of tapestries and paintings.
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Walk around the grand gallery over the bridge spanning the Cher River at Chenonceau Castle.
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Stroll around the halls of Azay le Rideau and take in the luxurious ceiling decorations in the castle.
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Take a walk in the colorful garden surrounding the castles, and capture the magnificence of the structures.
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Get a chance to see the royal quarters and get the ultimate lavish experience in the stunning castles.
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Save money on this combo experience visiting two French castles!
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Visit the Chenonceau Castle to explore its royal collection of tapestries and paintings.
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Walk around the grand gallery over the bridge spanning the Cher River at Chenonceau Castle.
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Stroll around the halls of Azay le Rideau and take in the luxurious ceiling decorations in the castle.
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Take a walk in the colorful garden surrounding the castles, and capture the magnificence of the structures.
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Get a chance to see the royal quarters and get the ultimate lavish experience in the stunning castles.
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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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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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- Explore three stunning French castles, complete with skip the line access, at one go with this money-saver combo.
- Admire the stunning Château de Chambord, and get access to over 60 rooms and temporary exhibitions.
- Don't miss out on seeing the famous double helix staircase while you're there.
- At Château Chenonceau, explore the exquisite royal quarters, guards' rooms, the chapel, and much more.
- Stroll through the extensive royal gardens located alongside the Cher river.
- See the famous 140m long Apocalypse tapestry at Château d'Angers.
- Walk along the ramparts of the medieval castle to enjoy sweeping views of the Angers city.
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- Explore three stunning French castles, complete with skip the line access, at one go with this money-saver combo.
- Admire the stunning Château de Chambord, and get access to over 60 rooms and temporary exhibitions.
- Don't miss out on seeing the famous double helix staircase while you're there.
- At Château Chenonceau, explore the exquisite royal quarters, guards' rooms, the chapel, and much more.
- Stroll through the extensive royal gardens located alongside the Cher river.
- See the famous 140m long Apocalypse tapestry at Château d'Angers.
- Walk along the ramparts of the medieval castle to enjoy sweeping views of the Angers city.
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Visit two iconic Loire Valley castles in one easy, expertly guided day trip from Paris.
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Skip the lines at Chambord and Chenonceau and enjoy guided tours filled with history, drama, and royal secrets.
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Climb Chambord’s da Vinci staircase and roam its rooftop terraces; stroll Chenonceau’s Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher.
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Relax with round-trip AC coach transfers, free time in medieval Blois, and a wine tasting inside a castle cellar.
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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.
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Skip the lines at Chambord and Chenonceau and enjoy guided tours filled with history, drama, and royal secrets.
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Climb Chambord’s da Vinci staircase and roam its rooftop terraces; stroll Chenonceau’s Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher.
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Relax with round-trip AC coach transfers, free time in medieval Blois, and a wine tasting inside a castle cellar.
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Upgrade to a small-group minivan for added comfort, more guide time, and unbeatable château views.
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Enjoy access to the three majestic castles with a single value-for-money ticket.
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Your ticket grants you access to more than 60 rooms as well as the temporary exhibitions at Château de Chambord.
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Explore the grandiose architecture and the lovely French gardens at your own pace.
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Marvel at the ingenuity of the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Bask in the elegance of Château Chenonceau as you explore it at your own pace.
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Witness late-gothic and early renaissance design at its best, as you walk over an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
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Admire a vast collection of sophisticated art, furniture, and exquisite interiors as you explore the royal living quarters, the chapel and more.
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Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the extensive, lush royal gardens alongside the riverbank.
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Walk in the footsteps of royalty at one of the earliest Loire castles to be built in the French Renaissance style, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau.
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Marvel at the château’s opulent rooms, lavish ceiling decorations and more at your own pace.
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Explore the charming English-style gardens that surround the Château and take plenty of photographs.
More details
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Enjoy access to the three majestic castles with a single value-for-money ticket.
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Your ticket grants you access to more than 60 rooms as well as the temporary exhibitions at Château de Chambord.
-
Explore the grandiose architecture and the lovely French gardens at your own pace.
-
Marvel at the ingenuity of the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Bask in the elegance of Château Chenonceau as you explore it at your own pace.
-
Witness late-gothic and early renaissance design at its best, as you walk over an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
-
Admire a vast collection of sophisticated art, furniture, and exquisite interiors as you explore the royal living quarters, the chapel and more.
-
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the extensive, lush royal gardens alongside the riverbank.
-
Walk in the footsteps of royalty at one of the earliest Loire castles to be built in the French Renaissance style, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau.
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Marvel at the château’s opulent rooms, lavish ceiling decorations and more at your own pace.
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Explore the charming English-style gardens that surround the Château and take plenty of photographs.
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