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.
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Skip the ticket counter and dive straight into Chambord, the Loire Valley’s largest and grandest château.
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Explore over 60 lavish rooms, the iconic double-helix staircase, rooftop terraces, and a vaulted chapel.
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Learn about the château’s royal symbolism and history with a free visitor guide and a multilingual film.
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Wander through 16 acres of beautifully restored formal French gardens at your own pace.
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Enhance your visit with a Histopad—explore the château through 3D re-creations, immersive audio tours, and interactive treasure hunts.
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Skip the ticket counter and dive straight into Chambord, the Loire Valley’s largest and grandest château.
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Explore over 60 lavish rooms, the iconic double-helix staircase, rooftop terraces, and a vaulted chapel.
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Learn about the château’s royal symbolism and history with a free visitor guide and a multilingual film.
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Wander through 16 acres of beautifully restored formal French gardens at your own pace.
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Enhance your visit with a Histopad—explore the château through 3D re-creations, immersive audio tours, and interactive treasure hunts.
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Step into the Ladies’ Castle of the Loire Valley—a legacy shaped by powerful women like Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
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Use the free multilingual brochure as your guide through opulent rooms, from royal chambers and a private chapel to a state-of-the-art kitchen complex.
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Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.
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Don’t miss the Domes and Carriage Galleries—featuring a 16th-century vaulted wine cellar and a striking display of historical coaches.
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Step into the Ladies’ Castle of the Loire Valley—a legacy shaped by powerful women like Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
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Use the free multilingual brochure as your guide through opulent rooms, from royal chambers and a private chapel to a state-of-the-art kitchen complex.
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Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.
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Don’t miss the Domes and Carriage Galleries—featuring a 16th-century vaulted wine cellar and a striking display of historical coaches.
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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.
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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.
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Save money on this combo experience visiting two French castles!
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Visit the Chenonceau Castle to explore its royal collection of tapestries and paintings.
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Walk around the grand gallery over the bridge spanning the Cher River at Chenonceau Castle.
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Stroll around the halls of Azay le Rideau and take in the luxurious ceiling decorations in the castle.
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Take a walk in the colorful garden surrounding the castles, and capture the magnificence of the structures.
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Get a chance to see the royal quarters and get the ultimate lavish experience in the stunning castles.
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Save money on this combo experience visiting two French castles!
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Visit the Chenonceau Castle to explore its royal collection of tapestries and paintings.
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Walk around the grand gallery over the bridge spanning the Cher River at Chenonceau Castle.
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Stroll around the halls of Azay le Rideau and take in the luxurious ceiling decorations in the castle.
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Take a walk in the colorful garden surrounding the castles, and capture the magnificence of the structures.
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Get a chance to see the royal quarters and get the ultimate lavish experience in the stunning castles.
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Discover the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles with one simple, cost-effective ticket.
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Visit Château de Chambord with skip-the-line access and explore its 60+ rooms, da Vinci staircase, and grand French gardens.
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Choose any two more châteaux—like Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chaumont, or Blois—and enjoy direct entry to each.
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From royal apartments to da Vinci’s final home and riverside gardens, each château reveals a unique piece of French history.
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Enjoy the freedom to curate your own itinerary—no separate bookings, no extra fees, just seamless castle-hopping.
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Discover the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles with one simple, cost-effective ticket.
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Visit Château de Chambord with skip-the-line access and explore its 60+ rooms, da Vinci staircase, and grand French gardens.
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Choose any two more châteaux—like Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chaumont, or Blois—and enjoy direct entry to each.
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From royal apartments to da Vinci’s final home and riverside gardens, each château reveals a unique piece of French history.
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Enjoy the freedom to curate your own itinerary—no separate bookings, no extra fees, just seamless castle-hopping.
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Visit two iconic Loire Valley castles in one easy, expertly guided day trip from Paris.
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Skip the lines at Chambord and Chenonceau and enjoy guided tours filled with history, drama, and royal secrets.
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Climb Chambord’s da Vinci staircase and roam its rooftop terraces; stroll Chenonceau’s Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher.
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Relax with round-trip AC coach transfers, free time in medieval Blois, and a wine tasting inside a castle cellar.
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Upgrade to a small-group minivan for added comfort, more guide time, and unbeatable château views.
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Visit two iconic Loire Valley castles in one easy, expertly guided day trip from Paris.
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Skip the lines at Chambord and Chenonceau and enjoy guided tours filled with history, drama, and royal secrets.
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Climb Chambord’s da Vinci staircase and roam its rooftop terraces; stroll Chenonceau’s Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher.
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Relax with round-trip AC coach transfers, free time in medieval Blois, and a wine tasting inside a castle cellar.
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Upgrade to a small-group minivan for added comfort, more guide time, and unbeatable château views.
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Unlock the wonders of this combo ticket—explore Chenonceau Castle and two more castles of your choice. A ticket that is flexible and time-saving.
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At Chenonceau, walk through the halls once graced by the powerful women of French history—Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
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Step into the valley's biggest castle—Chambord to explore over 60 rooms and climb the da Vinci-inspired double helix staircase, which allows two visitors to ascend and descend simultaneously, without crossing paths.
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Visit da Vinci's final residence (1516-1519) at Clos Luce, which is now restored and converted into a museum dedicated to his life, art, and inventions.
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Pay homage to da Vinci's tomb at the Chapel of Saint-Hubert, located within the Amboise castle. This castle was particularly favored by the French kings as a royal residence.
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If you're visiting between April and November, attend the International Garden Festival at Chaumont, where global landscape designers come together to create 30 theme-based gardens.
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Unlock the wonders of this combo ticket—explore Chenonceau Castle and two more castles of your choice. A ticket that is flexible and time-saving.
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At Chenonceau, walk through the halls once graced by the powerful women of French history—Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.
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Step into the valley's biggest castle—Chambord to explore over 60 rooms and climb the da Vinci-inspired double helix staircase, which allows two visitors to ascend and descend simultaneously, without crossing paths.
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Visit da Vinci's final residence (1516-1519) at Clos Luce, which is now restored and converted into a museum dedicated to his life, art, and inventions.
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Pay homage to da Vinci's tomb at the Chapel of Saint-Hubert, located within the Amboise castle. This castle was particularly favored by the French kings as a royal residence.
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If you're visiting between April and November, attend the International Garden Festival at Chaumont, where global landscape designers come together to create 30 theme-based gardens.
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Start your journey with a comfortable AC minivan pickup from either Amboise or Tours, then explore Chambord and Chenonceau Castles with an English-speaking guide.
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At Chambord Castle, the inspiration behind the tale of "Beauty and the Beast," delve into over 60 rooms, 80 staircases, and 365 fireplaces.
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Witness incredible art and furniture by renowned artists such as Rubens, Primaticcio, Tintoretto, Correggio, Van Loo, Murillo, and Clouet at Chenonceau Castle.
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Ascend the double-helix staircase at Chambord Castle, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, which allows two people to ascend or descend without crossing paths.
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Fun fact: During World War II, Chenonceau Castle served as an escape route between Nazi-occupied and free zones, showcasing its historical importance.
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Start your journey with a comfortable AC minivan pickup from either Amboise or Tours, then explore Chambord and Chenonceau Castles with an English-speaking guide.
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At Chambord Castle, the inspiration behind the tale of "Beauty and the Beast," delve into over 60 rooms, 80 staircases, and 365 fireplaces.
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Witness incredible art and furniture by renowned artists such as Rubens, Primaticcio, Tintoretto, Correggio, Van Loo, Murillo, and Clouet at Chenonceau Castle.
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Ascend the double-helix staircase at Chambord Castle, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, which allows two people to ascend or descend without crossing paths.
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Fun fact: During World War II, Chenonceau Castle served as an escape route between Nazi-occupied and free zones, showcasing its historical importance.
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This combo ticket gives you access to two of the most charming castles in the Loire while saving you money.
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Walk around 60 royal rooms in Chambord Castle.
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Get access to the temporary exhibitions in Chambord too.
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Explore the double-helix staircase in Chambord, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's designs.
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Explore the Chenonceau Castle and witness its late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture.
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Admire the luxurious tapestries, furniture, paintings, and decor - now a vintage royal collection.
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Stroll in the gardens beside the Cher river and enjoy the picturesque view.
More details
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This combo ticket gives you access to two of the most charming castles in the Loire while saving you money.
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Walk around 60 royal rooms in Chambord Castle.
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Get access to the temporary exhibitions in Chambord too.
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Explore the double-helix staircase in Chambord, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's designs.
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Explore the Chenonceau Castle and witness its late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture.
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Admire the luxurious tapestries, furniture, paintings, and decor - now a vintage royal collection.
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Stroll in the gardens beside the Cher river and enjoy the picturesque view.
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