Loire Valley Castles

Explore Chambord, the Loire Valley’s largest and grandest château.

See over 60 lavish rooms, the iconic double-helix staircase, rooftop terraces, and a vaulted chapel.

Learn about the château’s royal symbolism and history with a free visitor guide and a multilingual film.

Wander through 16 acres of beautifully restored formal French gardens at your own pace.

Enhance your visit with a Histopad—explore the château through 3D re-creations, immersive audio tours, and interactive treasure hunts.

Step into the Ladies’ Castle of the Loire Valley—a legacy shaped by powerful women like Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.

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.

Wander the formal gardens with tree-lined paths, vibrant flower beds, and an Italian maze planted with 2,000 yew trees.

Don’t miss the Domes and Carriage Galleries—featuring a 16th-century vaulted wine cellar and a striking display of historical coaches.

Save money on this combo experience visiting two French castles!

Visit the Chenonceau Castle to explore its royal collection of tapestries and paintings.

Walk around the grand gallery over the bridge spanning the Cher River at Chenonceau Castle.

Stroll around the halls of Azay le Rideau and take in the luxurious ceiling decorations in the castle.

Take a walk in the colorful garden surrounding the castles, and capture the magnificence of the structures.

Get a chance to see the royal quarters and get the ultimate lavish experience in the stunning castles.

Discover the Loire Valley’s most iconic castles with one simple, cost-effective ticket.

Visit Château de Chambord with skip-the-line access and explore its 60+ rooms, da Vinci staircase, and grand French gardens.

Choose any two more châteaux—like Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Chaumont, or Blois—and enjoy direct entry to each.

From royal apartments to da Vinci’s final home and riverside gardens, each château reveals a unique piece of French history.

Enjoy the freedom to curate your own itinerary—no separate bookings, no extra fees, just seamless castle-hopping.

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.

Discover the Loire Valley on a full-day small-group e-bike tour, with round-trip minivan transfers from Tours or Amboise, two popular bases for visitors to stay overnight in the valley.

Pedal through the scenic Chambord Forest, a UNESCO-listed site, and admire the stunning French Renaissance architecture of the Chambord Castle in the background.

Visit the lesser-known Villesavin Castle, a privately owned castle open to visitors. It features a museum with wedding-themed exhibits, including a collection of bridal headdresses.

Enjoy flavorful snacks under the shade of the Linden Tree, and unwind with (paid) afternoon tea served in the lush gardens of Villesavin Castle.

Learn about the region’s royal history, architecture, and culture from a knowledgeable guide who brings captivating stories to life on your ride.

Visit two iconic Loire Valley castles in one easy, expertly guided day trip from Paris.

Skip the lines at Chambord and Chenonceau and enjoy guided tours filled with history, drama, and royal secrets.

Climb Chambord’s da Vinci staircase and roam its rooftop terraces; stroll Chenonceau’s Medici Gallery spanning the River Cher.

Relax with round-trip AC coach transfers, free time in medieval Blois, and a wine tasting inside a castle cellar.

Upgrade to a small-group minivan for added comfort, more guide time, and unbeatable château views.

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.

At Chenonceau, walk through the halls once graced by the powerful women of French history—Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy access to the three majestic castles with a single value-for-money ticket.

Your ticket grants you access to more than 60 rooms as well as the temporary exhibitions at Château de Chambord.

Explore the grandiose architecture and the lovely French gardens at your own pace.

Marvel at the ingenuity of the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.

Bask in the elegance of Château Chenonceau as you explore it at your own pace.

Witness late-gothic and early renaissance design at its best, as you walk over an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.

Admire a vast collection of sophisticated art, furniture, and exquisite interiors as you explore the royal living quarters, the chapel and more.

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the extensive, lush royal gardens alongside the riverbank.

Walk in the footsteps of royalty at one of the earliest Loire castles to be built in the French Renaissance style, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau.

Marvel at the château’s opulent rooms, lavish ceiling decorations and more at your own pace.

Explore the charming English-style gardens that surround the Château and take plenty of photographs.