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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
Highlights
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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.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Entry to the Amboise Royal Castle
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HistoPad AR tablet
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 27 May, 2025.
Reviews
Reviews
Perucaud
May, 2024
Guillon-verne
May, 2024
Van
Apr, 2024
Juliane
Apr, 2024
Ryckaert
Apr, 2024
Ticket validity
Ticket validity
These tickets are valid until 27 May, 2025.
Your experience
Your experience
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.
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
- A HistoPad disinfection cabinet (automatic sterilization system using ultraviolet germicidal rays) is used for each tablet.
My tickets
My tickets
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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