Loire Valley Castles

Explore Chambord, the Loire Valley’s largest and grandest château.

See 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.

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.

Enjoy a 3-course lunch and local wine inside a privately owned château—an exclusive, locally sourced affair most travelers miss.

Experience the beauty of three Loire Valley castles with a single ticket.

Visit Château Chenonceau, the crown jewel of the French Renaissance, and admire views of the Cher River from its rooms.

Check out the massive Château Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley.

Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, on the other hand, is famous for its annual garden festival and the stables equipped with china feeding troughs.

Discover the 3 historical and architectural symbols of La Rochelle.

Explore Tour Saint Nicolas, a formidable military tower and witness the oldest Tour de la Chaine, named for the huge chain, connecting to Saint Nicolas.

Visit Tour de la Lanterne, the oldest standing lighthouse on the Atlantic coast and enjoy panoramic views of the city, the harbor, and the islands.

You can choose to indulge in a 1-hour tour of each tower (conducted in French).

Get a handy information booklet available in seven languages.

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.