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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.
Loire Valley Castles
Main entrance of Royal Blois Castel, Loire Valley, France
Royal Blois Castle entrance with tourists using skip-the-line tickets in Blois, France.
The royal castle of Blois, city of Blois, department of Loir et Cher
Royal Blois Castle exterior with tourists entering through skip-the-line entrance in Blois, France.
 Interior of Blois Castle, France
Private chambers of Blois Castle, France
Royal Blois Castle exterior with tourists using skip-the-line tickets in Blois, France.
Salamander, Emblem of François I, Castle of Blois
Glimpse of Painting of Valentine's Day in Milan mourning her husband, Louis d'Orléans in Museum of arts, Blois Castle, France
Royal Blois Castle entrance with tourists using skip-the-line tickets, Blois, France.
Royal Blois Castle exterior with tourists using skip-the-line tickets in Blois, France.
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  • Gain entrance to the Blois RoyalCastle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.

  • Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside and uncover the secrets of the royal French court.

  • Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.

  • Upgrade to include the ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.

  • 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.

  • Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside and uncover the secrets of the royal French court.

  • Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.

  • Upgrade to include the ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.

  • 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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Aerial view of Chambord Castle
Chambord Castle architecture
Stairs in Chambord Castle
Chambord Castle interior
Stage in Chambord Castle
Room interior in Chambord Castle
interior of Chambord Castle
double helix staircase chambord
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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View of Chenonceau Castle with garden, Loire Valley
Hallway of Chenonceau Castle, Loire Valley, France
A room with a fireplace, chairs and paintings on the wall Chenonceau Castle, Loire Valley, France
Entrance into the park of Chenonceau Castle, Loire Valley, France
Decorative flower pots with the motif of the woman in the garden of Chenonceau Castle, Loire Valley, France
Chenonceau Castle reflection on Cher River, Loire Valley, France
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  • Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the stunning castle, featuring an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.

  • 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.

  • Stroll through the extensive royal gardens located alongside the Cher river.

  • Fun Fact: Chenonceau is the most-visited château in France after the Palace of Versailles.

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  • Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the stunning castle, featuring an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.

  • 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.

  • Stroll through the extensive royal gardens located alongside the Cher river.

  • Fun Fact: Chenonceau is the most-visited château in France after the Palace of Versailles.

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Exterior view of Royal Amboise Castle
Exterior view of Royal Amboise Castle
Interior of Château Royal d'Amboise
Details inside Royal Amboise Castle
Exterior view of Royal Amboise Castle
Statue of Léonard De Vinci inside Royal Amboise Castle
Exterior view of Royal Amboise Castle
View of the Chapel inside Royal Amboise Castle
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Chambord Castle and Chenonceau Castle Tickets
Chenonceau Castle on a sunny day
View of a royal room at Chenonceau Castle
Customer boating around Chambord Castle
Room interior in Chambord Castle
Exterior view of Royal Amboise Castle
Exterior view of Royal Amboise Castle
Exterior view of the Royal Blois Castle
Interior view of the Royal Blois Castle
Exterior view of the Clos Lucé Castle
Château Clos Lucé in Loire Valley, Leonardo da Vinci's last residence, with lush gardens.
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  • Marvel at the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, at Chambord Castle and gain entry to 2 more castles with a ticket upgrade.

  • Admire masterpieces by Rubens, Primaticcio, Tintoretto, Correggio, Van Loo, Murillo, and Clouet at Chenonceau Castle.

  • Seamlessly journey through 800 years of Amboise history with skip-the-line access and delve into Da Vinci's finest inventions at Clos Lucé Castle.

  • Discover a castle of awe-inspiring beauty dating back to the 10th century, the Chaumont sur-Loire, and see where the royalty of Europe and historical figures spent their time.

  • Fun fact: The Chambord Castle is so large that it has 365 chimneys, one for each day of the year.

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  • Marvel at the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, at Chambord Castle and gain entry to 2 more castles with a ticket upgrade.

  • Admire masterpieces by Rubens, Primaticcio, Tintoretto, Correggio, Van Loo, Murillo, and Clouet at Chenonceau Castle.

  • Seamlessly journey through 800 years of Amboise history with skip-the-line access and delve into Da Vinci's finest inventions at Clos Lucé Castle.

  • Discover a castle of awe-inspiring beauty dating back to the 10th century, the Chaumont sur-Loire, and see where the royalty of Europe and historical figures spent their time.

  • Fun fact: The Chambord Castle is so large that it has 365 chimneys, one for each day of the year.

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Château de Chambord exterior view, part of Combo: Chambord + Azay le Rideau Castle Tickets.
Amboise Castle entrance with tourists exploring Leonardo Da Vinci's residence in France.
Château de Chambord exterior with intricate French Renaissance architecture, Chambord & Chenonceau Castles tour.
Amboise Castle in Loire Valley with priority entrance access.
Amboise Castle with lush gardens, part of the Chenonceau, Chaumont sur Loire, Blois & Amboise Castles tour.
Chaumont sur Loire gardens with view of Clos Lucé and Amboise Castle in the background.
Loire Valley's Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's last home, with Chaumont sur Loire and Amboise Castle.
Amboise Castle entrance with tourists exploring Blois, Amboise & Clos Lucé Castles tour.
Amboise Castle in Loire Valley with priority entrance access.
Château Clos Lucé in Loire Valley, Leonardo da Vinci's last residence, with lush gardens.
Leonardo da Vinci's last residence, Château Clos Lucé, in Amboise, France, with lush gardens.
Amboise Castle with gardens, part of Chaumont sur Loire and Clos Lucé tour.
Château Clos Lucé in Loire Valley, Leonardo da Vinci's last residence.
Amboise Castle entrance with tourists exploring the historic site in Blois, France.
Clos Lucé Castle exterior, Leonardo da Vinci's last residence, Loire Valley, skip-the-line tickets.
Tourists exploring the historic Chaumont sur Loire, the intricate Clos Lucé, and the majestic Amboise Castle in Loire Valley
Amboise Castle with tourists exploring the historic architecture, part of Chaumont sur Loire, Chenonceau, Amboise & Blois tour.
Amboise Castle with lush gardens, part of the Chenonceau, Chaumont sur Loire, Blois & Amboise Castles tour.
Amboise Castle with tourists exploring the historic architecture, part of Chaumont sur Loire, Chenonceau, Amboise & Blois tour.
Amboise Castle with gardens, Chaumont sur Loire, and Clos Lucé in the background.
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  • Visit up to 3 castles where Leonardo da Vinci left a mark: the Chambord, Clos Lucé, and Royal d'Amboise!

  • Choose the Chambord ticket option to admire the double helix staircase that was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.

  • It allows you to go up one side without meeting someone descending from the other side!

  • Château du Clos Lucé is most popularly known for being Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.

  • See here art and sculptures, as well as a wide display of the Italian maestro’s best inventions.

  • 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!

  • Choose the Chambord ticket option to admire the double helix staircase that was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.

  • It allows you to go up one side without meeting someone descending from the other side!

  • Château du Clos Lucé is most popularly known for being Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.

  • See here art and sculptures, as well as a wide display of the Italian maestro’s best inventions.

  • At Royal d'Amboise, pay your respects to the castle's chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci lies to rest.

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Royal Blois Castle exterior with tourists using skip-the-line tickets in Blois, France.
Chambord Castle architecture
View of Chenonceau Castle with garden, Loire Valley
Exterior view of Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
View of the Kitchen Garden at Château of Villandry
Salamander, Emblem of François I, Castle of Blois
Stage in Chambord Castle
Hallway of Chenonceau Castle, Loire Valley, France
Interior view of Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
View of the Water Garden at Château of Villandry
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  • Skip the long lines and enter the Royal Blois Castle and prepare to be amazed when you step onto the magnificent courtyard, surrounded by four buildings from 4 different eras.

  • Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing more than 300 remarkable artworks, including works by the famous artists Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Peter Paul Rubens, and Francois Boucher.

  • Explore more than 60 rooms at Chambord Castle and take in Chenonceau Castle's late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture.

  • Take a stroll through Chaumont sur-Loire's traditional gardens, which feature plantings from China, Korea, and Africa; or visit the Villandry Castle and take in its elaborate patterns, serene Sun Garden, and geometrically precise Ornamental Kitchen Garden.

  • Did you know? The Royal Blois Castle is the only castle to be proud to have hosted no fewer than 10 queens and 7 kings of France.

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  • Skip the long lines and enter the Royal Blois Castle and prepare to be amazed when you step onto the magnificent courtyard, surrounded by four buildings from 4 different eras.

  • Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing more than 300 remarkable artworks, including works by the famous artists Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Peter Paul Rubens, and Francois Boucher.

  • Explore more than 60 rooms at Chambord Castle and take in Chenonceau Castle's late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture.

  • Take a stroll through Chaumont sur-Loire's traditional gardens, which feature plantings from China, Korea, and Africa; or visit the Villandry Castle and take in its elaborate patterns, serene Sun Garden, and geometrically precise Ornamental Kitchen Garden.

  • Did you know? The Royal Blois Castle is the only castle to be proud to have hosted no fewer than 10 queens and 7 kings of France.

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Azay-le-Rideau Castle
Château of Azay-le-Rideau with reflection in the water, showcasing Renaissance architecture in Loire Valley, France.
Château of Azay-le-Rideau with surrounding gardens in Indre-et-Loire, France.
Château of Azay-le-Rideau with surrounding gardens, view from the water.
Château of Azay-le-Rideau with reflection in the water, Loire Valley, France.
Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau
Azay-le-Rideau Castle
Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau
Château of Azay-le-Rideau with reflection in the water, showcasing Renaissance architecture in Loire Valley, France.
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  • Walk in the footsteps of royalty at one of the earliest Loire castles to be built in the French Renaissance style.

  • Explore the castle’s beautiful mix of classic French tradition and Italian décor in the furnished rooms and the grand staircase.

  • Marvel at the castle's opulent rooms, lavish ceiling decorations, and more at your own pace.

  • Romp around its picturesque gardens, take a stroll along the moat and revel in the peaceful atmosphere.

  • Fun fact: The castle was built (1518–29) by Gilles Berthelot, whose wife, Philippa, directed the work.

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  • Walk in the footsteps of royalty at one of the earliest Loire castles to be built in the French Renaissance style.

  • Explore the castle’s beautiful mix of classic French tradition and Italian décor in the furnished rooms and the grand staircase.

  • Marvel at the castle's opulent rooms, lavish ceiling decorations, and more at your own pace.

  • Romp around its picturesque gardens, take a stroll along the moat and revel in the peaceful atmosphere.

  • Fun fact: The castle was built (1518–29) by Gilles Berthelot, whose wife, Philippa, directed the work.

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Grondin

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The whole château is magnificent. It is incredibly furnished and very clean. For me, it's one of the most beautiful châteaux in the Loire Valley. A must-see.
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Ilmari

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Easy access. Just walk past the ticketoffices until you reach the point where you are asked the tickets to enter. Show your barcodes and Tadaa! You are in!
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Pascal

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We were captivated by the story of an extraordinary character. The château tells the story of the artist, his life, his works and his creations. The château's gardens are a playground for Leonardo da Vinci's imagination, and we're in awe of his work.
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Patrick O'Reilly

Patrick

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Chateau de Chambord - what can you say that hasn't already been said? Great experience, history, architecture, good gardens, good food, good facilities.
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Sophie Boxall

Sophie

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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.
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Tina Henderson
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Tina

5/5
Canada
Sam and Gironde were amazing-professional and always there to help or answer any questions. Thank you both for the great experience.
From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Guided Tour of Chambord, Chenonceau, & Blois + Wine Tasting
Kamran Sistanizadeh

Kamran

4/5
Great learning and delightful experience. Very engaged and thoughtful guide. Wish we had more time to spend in each of the chateaus.
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GUILLON-VERNE Hervé
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Guillon-verne

5/5
France
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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