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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Gain entrance to the Blois RoyalCastle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.
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Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside and uncover the secrets of the royal French court.
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Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.
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Upgrade to include the ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.
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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.
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Gain entrance to the Blois RoyalCastle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.
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Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside and uncover the secrets of the royal French court.
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Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.
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Upgrade to include the ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.
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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.
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Save money as you explore two stunning gems of French architecture with a single ticket.
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Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the Chenonceau castle, featuring an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
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See the royal quarters, including the bedrooms, the guard’s rooms, the chapel and the gallery, and admire the vast collection of exquisite tapestries, paintings and furniture.
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Stroll through the extensive royal gardens located alongside the Cher river.
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Explore the lavishly furnished rooms, the grand spiral staircase and see the many works of art on display at Chaumont-sur-Loire castle.
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Enjoy stunning views of the Loire Valley from the terraces.
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Stroll through the stables, known for being well-equipped and modern.
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Admire the green masterpieces that are part of the International Garden Festival.
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Save money as you explore two stunning gems of French architecture with a single ticket.
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Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the Chenonceau castle, featuring an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
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See the royal quarters, including the bedrooms, the guard’s rooms, the chapel and the gallery, and admire the vast collection of exquisite tapestries, paintings and furniture.
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Stroll through the extensive royal gardens located alongside the Cher river.
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Explore the lavishly furnished rooms, the grand spiral staircase and see the many works of art on display at Chaumont-sur-Loire castle.
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Enjoy stunning views of the Loire Valley from the terraces.
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Stroll through the stables, known for being well-equipped and modern.
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Admire the green masterpieces that are part of the International Garden Festival.
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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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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.
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Unlock the wonders of the Loire Valley with a single ticket, giving you access to Chambord and another stunning castle of your choice.
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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.
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Admire Renaissance masterpieces at Chenonceau, where the legacy of powerful women shaped both its history and art.
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Explore Amboise, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb and sweeping views over the Loire River and the city.
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Step inside Clos Luce, da Vinci’s final residence (1516-1519), filled with interactive displays of his visionary inventions.
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Wander Chaumont-sur-Loire, celebrated for its royal past and imaginative garden installations.
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Unlock the wonders of the Loire Valley with a single ticket, giving you access to Chambord and another stunning castle of your choice.
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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.
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Admire Renaissance masterpieces at Chenonceau, where the legacy of powerful women shaped both its history and art.
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Explore Amboise, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb and sweeping views over the Loire River and the city.
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Step inside Clos Luce, da Vinci’s final residence (1516-1519), filled with interactive displays of his visionary inventions.
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Wander Chaumont-sur-Loire, celebrated for its royal past and imaginative garden installations.
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Known for its stunning gardens and annual International Garden Festival, Chaumont-sur-Loire is the third most-visited castle in the Loire Valley.
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Skip waiting at the ticket line (save up to 30 minutes) and head directly inside the medieval castle to explore the perennial gardens, the council chamber, and the panoramic views of the Loire River.
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The ticket grants you access to the annual garden festival (Apr-Nov), which welcomes global landscape designers and artists to design 30 magnificent gardens based on the year's theme.
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The castle hosts world-class exhibitions of contemporary art at the on-site Art and Nature Center—a visit is recommended if art interests you.
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Wrap up your visit with a stroll through the gardens and take in the castle’s striking architecture, featuring cylindrical towers and a classic drawbridge—true medieval charm.
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Known for its stunning gardens and annual International Garden Festival, Chaumont-sur-Loire is the third most-visited castle in the Loire Valley.
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Skip waiting at the ticket line (save up to 30 minutes) and head directly inside the medieval castle to explore the perennial gardens, the council chamber, and the panoramic views of the Loire River.
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The ticket grants you access to the annual garden festival (Apr-Nov), which welcomes global landscape designers and artists to design 30 magnificent gardens based on the year's theme.
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The castle hosts world-class exhibitions of contemporary art at the on-site Art and Nature Center—a visit is recommended if art interests you.
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Wrap up your visit with a stroll through the gardens and take in the castle’s striking architecture, featuring cylindrical towers and a classic drawbridge—true medieval charm.
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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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