Amboise Royal Castle & Gardens Tickets

Explore Amboise Royal Castle and gardens with skip-the-line entry and an included HistoPad AR tablet.

Getting started

Enter Amboise Royal Castle using your skip-the-line ticket, avoiding the regular queues at the entrance. Once your ticket is scanned, pick up your HistoPad AR tablet or informational booklet from the designated desk. You can then begin exploring the castle and gardens at your own pace, following the on-site directions.

What to expect

Amboise Royal Castle

What to expect

Walk through the former royal residence that once hosted the French court at the dawn of the Renaissance. Inside the castle, move through rooms furnished with Gothic and Renaissance pieces that reflect the lifestyle of kings and nobles. Step into the Chapel of Saint Hubert to visit the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the castle’s most famous residents.

Features

• Explore late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture as you pass through grand halls, fortified spaces, and residential rooms once favored by several French kings.

• View an extensive collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture that illustrates courtly life and French decorative arts.

• Spend time in the Chapel of Saint Hubert, where you can see the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci and appreciate its detailed stonework.

• Use your HistoPad AR tablet to see 3D reconstructions of the Logis and rediscover spaces that have changed or disappeared, including scenes of royal audiences, banquets, construction sites, and the ramparts.

• Benefit from skip-the-line entry and full access to the castle interior with your ticket, along with the included HistoPad AR tablet or informational booklet.

Gardens and Loire River views

What to expect

After exploring the interiors, head outside to the landscaped terraces and gardens that surround the castle. These gardens, recognized as “Remarkable Gardens” in 2017, offer elevated views over the Loire, a river listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Paths and viewpoints let you see how the fortress overlooks the town and river below.

Features

• Stroll through carefully maintained gardens and terraces that highlight the castle’s strategic position above the Loire Valley.

• Pause at viewpoints to look out over the Loire River and the town of Amboise, taking in the broader landscape around the fortress.

• Use your HistoPad AR tablet outside to contextualize how the gardens and fortifications evolved over time, complementing what you saw inside the castle.

• Enjoy continued access to the grounds as part of your entry ticket, allowing you to explore the gardens at your own pace after visiting the interior.

Wrapping up

When you have finished exploring the castle and gardens, you are free to leave at your convenience or continue enjoying the town of Amboise and the Loire Valley area on your own.