Landmarks

Chambord Castle Skip-the-Line Tickets

Discover the legendary double-helix staircase and opulent rooms of the Chambord Castle, the inspiration behind the castle in Beauty and the Beast.

Highlights

Explore the Chambord Castle and admire one of France's most magnificent castles, with the opportunity to discover over 60 rooms.
Discover the grandiose architecture, and the lovely French gardens, and marvel at the ingenuity of the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
Try this trick! You can go up on one side of this staircase without meeting someone who is descending on the other side.
Choose to discover a wide range of white and red wines, and even a sweet dessert wine, with tasting notes from a real expert at the Chenonceau Castle.
Fun fact: The Chambord Castle inspired the Beast’s castle in Beauty and the Beast.

Inclusions

Entry to Chambord Castle
Entry to the gardens and temporary exhibitions
Entry to Chenonceau Castle (optional)
Round-trip transfers from Paris (optional)
Wine tasting (optional)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Maryline

4/5

Jul, 2024

Direct entry to the tour, BUT we were not given the tour plan. The Chateau de Chambord is an architectural marvel, and the visit was very pleasant, manageable at my own pace, and not too crowded.

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Dawant

3/5

Jul, 2024

Hello, This review is only meant to be constructive and certainly not a repository of frustrations. There are explanations in every room. It's perfect. Not too long, not too short. Just what you need to understand a particular place. However, we deplore the lack of directional arrows for a logical direction of visit and indication to go into the gardens. In spite of everything, we enjoyed the place without too many worries, despite the vacation period. But also... Some members of the security service, although attentive, were perhaps a little too prescriptive. We came with children to a tourist attraction, not a nuclear or military site. Audioguides were no longer available, but those who had them paid absolutely no attention to other visitors, as if they were alone in the world. In principle, the carts are a good idea. But in the end, walking around the castle is just as stressful as being in traffic in a small town. Even as a pedestrian, you have to be constantly on the lookout for electric cars and bikes, which go far too fast for the circumstances. Keep up the good work!

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Goudet

5/5

Jul, 2024

very beautiful castle very beautiful visit moreover not beaucouq of world for us and that is the top for quiet visit (especially for the photographs)

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Sophie

4/5

Jul, 2024

The outside of the castle was magnificent, it's a little tricky to navigate around once inside, we had the audio tour who was a bit bulky compared to other ones we have used this week.

Ciaran

3/5

Jul, 2024

I simply couldn't go to Chambord because we were stuck with our little dog in our bag, whereas Chenonceau was no problem and Villandry the same, so I donated my tickets for Chambord to a family that was going into the château. Apart from that, the Chenonceau experience was great!

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Your experience

King François I built the Chambord Castle after his victory in the Battle of Marignan in 1515. It was constructed not as a residence, but as the symbol of his power and the French Renaissance. The castle is located inside an enormous park of 5,000 hectares and contains about 400 rooms, over 80 staircases, 365 fireplaces, and plenty of towers, high ceilings, and pointed domes.

A major highlight of your visit here would be the famous double helix staircase. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, the open staircase is designed in a way that you can go up one side without meeting or making eye contact with someone who is descending on the other side! Your ticket also gives you access to more than 60 rooms open to the public and to temporary exhibitions (according to the cultural program of the time). Moreover, you can explore the castle's grand gardens, home to a vivid range of flora and fauna, at your own pace.

Operating hours

Chambord Castle

Monday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM

Know before you go

Additional information

As there is low internet connectivity inside the venue, please download your tickets before your visit.
Please note that only the ground floor of Chambord is accessible to wheelchair users, who enjoy free admission.
Since this is a historic site, certain regions may be closed for access due to maintenance or renovation.
It is allowed to bring dogs on a leash in the park, but not in the castle enclosure, the French gardens, and the Stables.
Guide dogs may access the entire premises.