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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Visit up to 3 castles where Leonardo da Vinci left a mark: the Chambord, Clos Lucé, and Royal d'Amboise!
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Choose the Chambord ticket option to admire the double helix staircase that was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
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It allows you to go up one side without meeting someone descending from the other side!
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Château du Clos Lucé is most popularly known for being Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.
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See here art and sculptures, as well as a wide display of the Italian maestro’s best inventions.
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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!
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Choose the Chambord ticket option to admire the double helix staircase that was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
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It allows you to go up one side without meeting someone descending from the other side!
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Château du Clos Lucé is most popularly known for being Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.
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See here art and sculptures, as well as a wide display of the Italian maestro’s best inventions.
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At Royal d'Amboise, pay your respects to the castle's chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci lies to rest.
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Enjoy access to the three majestic castles with a single value-for-money ticket.
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Your ticket grants you access to more than 60 rooms as well as the temporary exhibitions at Château de Chambord.
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Explore the grandiose architecture and the lovely French gardens at your own pace.
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Marvel at the ingenuity of the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Bask in the elegance of Château Chenonceau as you explore it at your own pace.
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Witness late-gothic and early renaissance design at its best, as you walk over an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
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Admire a vast collection of sophisticated art, furniture, and exquisite interiors as you explore the royal living quarters, the chapel and more.
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Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the extensive, lush royal gardens alongside the riverbank.
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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, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau.
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Marvel at the château’s opulent rooms, lavish ceiling decorations and more at your own pace.
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Explore the charming English-style gardens that surround the Château and take plenty of photographs.
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Enjoy access to the three majestic castles with a single value-for-money ticket.
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Your ticket grants you access to more than 60 rooms as well as the temporary exhibitions at Château de Chambord.
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Explore the grandiose architecture and the lovely French gardens at your own pace.
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Marvel at the ingenuity of the double-helix staircase, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Bask in the elegance of Château Chenonceau as you explore it at your own pace.
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Witness late-gothic and early renaissance design at its best, as you walk over an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
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Admire a vast collection of sophisticated art, furniture, and exquisite interiors as you explore the royal living quarters, the chapel and more.
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Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the extensive, lush royal gardens alongside the riverbank.
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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, the Château of Azay-le-Rideau.
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Marvel at the château’s opulent rooms, lavish ceiling decorations and more at your own pace.
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Explore the charming English-style gardens that surround the Château and take plenty of photographs.
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Discover the architectural and natural beauty of the Loire Valley on a full-day guided tour featuring castles, gardens, and local wines.
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Step inside the romantic Azay-le-Rideau Castle, a gem of French Renaissance design set on an island in the Indre River.
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Wander through the magnificent gardens of Villandry Castle, known for its ornamental flower beds, vegetable gardens, and tranquil water features.
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Visit the historic town of Amboise, a hub for wine lovers, and enjoy a guided tasting of the region’s celebrated white, rosé, red, or sparkling wines.
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Learn about winemaking from vine to bottle at a local Vouvray winery, touring underground cellars and sampling wines led by expert sommeliers.
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Travel in comfort with round-trip transfers from Tours or Amboise in a small-group setting led by an English-speaking local guide.
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Discover the architectural and natural beauty of the Loire Valley on a full-day guided tour featuring castles, gardens, and local wines.
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Step inside the romantic Azay-le-Rideau Castle, a gem of French Renaissance design set on an island in the Indre River.
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Wander through the magnificent gardens of Villandry Castle, known for its ornamental flower beds, vegetable gardens, and tranquil water features.
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Visit the historic town of Amboise, a hub for wine lovers, and enjoy a guided tasting of the region’s celebrated white, rosé, red, or sparkling wines.
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Learn about winemaking from vine to bottle at a local Vouvray winery, touring underground cellars and sampling wines led by expert sommeliers.
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Travel in comfort with round-trip transfers from Tours or Amboise in a small-group setting led by an English-speaking local guide.
- Dive into the grandeur of the French Renaissance with this day tour from Paris, exploring the exquisite Loire Valley's castles – a blend of opulent history and natural beauty!
- Explore the colossal Chambord castle at your own pace and climb up da Vinci’s staircase to the castle's terrace to get stunning views.
- Indulge in a wine-tasting session in Chenonceau's historical cellars, sampling renowned regional wines, adding a touch of elegance to the journey (Available from April to October).
- Marvel at Chenonceau's intricate architecture straddling the Cher River, Chambord's grand double-spiraled staircase, and visit Leonardo Da Vinci's tomb in Amboise.
- Did you know? King Francois, I invited Leonardo da Vinci to stay at the Royal Amboise Castle, where he spent the last years of his life.
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- Dive into the grandeur of the French Renaissance with this day tour from Paris, exploring the exquisite Loire Valley's castles – a blend of opulent history and natural beauty!
- Explore the colossal Chambord castle at your own pace and climb up da Vinci’s staircase to the castle's terrace to get stunning views.
- Indulge in a wine-tasting session in Chenonceau's historical cellars, sampling renowned regional wines, adding a touch of elegance to the journey (Available from April to October).
- Marvel at Chenonceau's intricate architecture straddling the Cher River, Chambord's grand double-spiraled staircase, and visit Leonardo Da Vinci's tomb in Amboise.
- Did you know? King Francois, I invited Leonardo da Vinci to stay at the Royal Amboise Castle, where he spent the last years of his life.
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Enjoy access to three famous castles in the Loire Valley, thanks to this money-saver ticket.
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At the dreamy Château Chenonceau, take stunning photos and walk through the royal gardens.
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Check out the double helix staircase in Château de Chambord, as well as the temporary exhibitions.
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Admire the Renaissance residence that is the Château Royal d'Amboise, and pay your respects at the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci.
More details
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Enjoy access to three famous castles in the Loire Valley, thanks to this money-saver ticket.
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At the dreamy Château Chenonceau, take stunning photos and walk through the royal gardens.
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Check out the double helix staircase in Château de Chambord, as well as the temporary exhibitions.
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Admire the Renaissance residence that is the Château Royal d'Amboise, and pay your respects at the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci.
8% off
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Unlock the wonders of the Loire Valley with a single ticket, giving you access to Chambord and another stunning castle of your choice.
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Marvel at Chambord’s double-helix staircase—an architectural feat inspired by da Vinci, allowing two people to ascend and descend without ever crossing paths.
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Admire Renaissance masterpieces at Chenonceau, where the legacy of powerful women shaped both its history and art.
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Explore Amboise, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb and sweeping views over the Loire River and the city.
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Step inside Clos Luce, da Vinci’s final residence (1516-1519), filled with interactive displays of his visionary inventions.
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Wander Chaumont-sur-Loire, celebrated for its royal past and imaginative garden installations.
More details
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Unlock the wonders of the Loire Valley with a single ticket, giving you access to Chambord and another stunning castle of your choice.
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Marvel at Chambord’s double-helix staircase—an architectural feat inspired by da Vinci, allowing two people to ascend and descend without ever crossing paths.
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Admire Renaissance masterpieces at Chenonceau, where the legacy of powerful women shaped both its history and art.
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Explore Amboise, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb and sweeping views over the Loire River and the city.
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Step inside Clos Luce, da Vinci’s final residence (1516-1519), filled with interactive displays of his visionary inventions.
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Wander Chaumont-sur-Loire, celebrated for its royal past and imaginative garden installations.
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