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Amboise Royal Castle & Gardens Tickets

Exterior view of Royal Amboise Castle
Interior of Château Royal d'Amboise
Details inside Royal Amboise Castle
Exterior view of Royal Amboise Castle

Enjoy the panorama of the Loire Valley at the Amboise Royal Castle, and pay homage to Leonardo da Vinci, resting in the castle's chapel.

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • Entry to the Amboise Royal Castle

  • HistoPad AR tablet

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 27 May, 2025.

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Guests from Italy, Belgium, United States and over 11 countries have loved this experience
perucaud didier

Perucaud

5/5

May, 2024

beautiful chateau pleasant visit the only drawback is the access at the level of the small train it earned me a disability for a month following a fall on a small step that blends with the rest of the roadway
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GUILLON-VERNE Hervé

Guillon-verne

5/5

May, 2024

Great time with a pleasant, competent and humorous guide. The possibility of visiting freely, enjoying the park and its splendid views are an undeniable plus.
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van Nérum Fabienne

Van

5/5

Apr, 2024

Speed - efficiency and beauty of the tour! Dogs allowed outside - nickel alternating tour 👌🏻 superb views and aromas of plants after a bit of rain super pleasant.
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Juliane Christine Lange

Juliane

4/5

Apr, 2024

It was pleasantly empty, you could look at everything in peace. No annoying tour groups, no crowds in the rooms. Great, we were very happy.
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Ryckaert  Patrick

Ryckaert

4/5

Apr, 2024

Beautiful chateau. At this time of year, the coipe fil wasn't all that interesting with so few people around. But a nice outing.
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These tickets are valid until 27 May, 2025.

Step into the world of royalty by visiting the Amboise Royal Castle a stunning castle on the banks of the Loire River. The architecture of this picturesque castle, a classic representation of late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture, will leave you in awe.

Amboise Royal Castle in all its glory

Learn about the kings who reigned from the castle at the dawn of the Renaissance, as well as the other members of the French court and artists who were invited to stay in the medieval fortress. See first-hand how extravagant their lives were by admiring the extensive collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture within the castle. One of the most notable guests at the Amboise Castle was Leonardo da Vinci, who you can pay respects to in the castle’s chapel, where he lies to rest.

History meets technology

Thanks to the latest innovations in the field of augmented reality, the HistoPad© offers you the opportunity to rediscover, in situ, spaces that have now disappeared and to immerse yourself in historical atmospheres: royal audiences and banquets, the seat of the ramparts and battle, construction sites, diving into the jails, the journey is open to all! End your visit with a walk in the sublime gardens, classified as "Remarkable Gardens" in 2017, overlooking the Loire, a river classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Château Royal d'Amboise

Monday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • A HistoPad disinfection cabinet (automatic sterilization system using ultraviolet germicidal rays) is used for each tablet.

You will receive your Royal Castle of Amboise Priority Entrance voucher shortly via email. On the day of your experience, please show your voucher on your mobile phone, along with a valid photo ID, at the entrance of the castle.

Getting There

By Car:

It is about 2 hours and 15 minutes drive from the center of Paris to Amboise.

By Train:

It is a 2.5- to 3-hour journey to travel by train from Paris to the Royal Castle of Amboise. Please note that it is a 17-minute walk from the train station (Gare d’Amboise) to the castle.

Validity

Your Royal Castle of Amboise Priority Entrance ticket is only valid for the date that is selected while booking.

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