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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Gain entrance to the Blois RoyalCastle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.
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Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside and uncover the secrets of the royal French court.
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Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.
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Upgrade to include the ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.
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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.
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Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside and uncover the secrets of the royal French court.
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Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.
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Upgrade to include the ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.
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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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Save money as you explore two stunning gems of French architecture with a single ticket.
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Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the Chenonceau castle, featuring an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
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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.
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Stroll through the extensive royal gardens located alongside the Cher river.
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Explore the lavishly furnished rooms, the grand spiral staircase and see the many works of art on display at Chaumont-sur-Loire castle.
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Enjoy stunning views of the Loire Valley from the terraces.
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Stroll through the stables, known for being well-equipped and modern.
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Admire the green masterpieces that are part of the International Garden Festival.
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Save money as you explore two stunning gems of French architecture with a single ticket.
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Admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the Chenonceau castle, featuring an elegant gallery bridge that spans over the Cher river.
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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.
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Stroll through the extensive royal gardens located alongside the Cher river.
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Explore the lavishly furnished rooms, the grand spiral staircase and see the many works of art on display at Chaumont-sur-Loire castle.
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Enjoy stunning views of the Loire Valley from the terraces.
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Stroll through the stables, known for being well-equipped and modern.
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Admire the green masterpieces that are part of the International Garden Festival.
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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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Grab this with this wallet-friendly combo ticket and get access to up to 7 French royal castles in the Loire Valley.
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Capture the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of Royal Castle of Amboise and Chenonceau Castle.
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Get access to the French gardens at Château of Azay-le-Rideau and Château of Chambord.
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Admire artworks by Old Masters in the Fine Arts Museum at Blois Castle.
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Visit the famed last home of Leonardo da Vinci - Château du Clos Lucé.
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Choose whether you want to visit 2, 3, 4, or 7 of these regal French castles.
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Grab this with this wallet-friendly combo ticket and get access to up to 7 French royal castles in the Loire Valley.
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Capture the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of Royal Castle of Amboise and Chenonceau Castle.
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Get access to the French gardens at Château of Azay-le-Rideau and Château of Chambord.
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Admire artworks by Old Masters in the Fine Arts Museum at Blois Castle.
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Visit the famed last home of Leonardo da Vinci - Château du Clos Lucé.
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Choose whether you want to visit 2, 3, 4, or 7 of these regal French castles.
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Save time and money with this combo ticket that grants you skip-the-line entry to three Loire Valley castles!
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Explore four architectural styles from the 13th to 17th centuries at the Château Royal de Blois.
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Celebrate Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest works, memories, and inventions at Château du Clos Lucé.
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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.
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Save time and money with this combo ticket that grants you skip-the-line entry to three Loire Valley castles!
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Explore four architectural styles from the 13th to 17th centuries at the Château Royal de Blois.
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Celebrate Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest works, memories, and inventions at Château du Clos Lucé.
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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.
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Get entry to three Loire Valley gems with this single, combo ticket!
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At the dreamy Château Chenonceau, take stunning photos and walk through the royal gardens.
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Tour the gardens and stables of Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire - a sight to behold.
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Explore four architectural styles from the 13th to 17th centuries at the Château Royal de Blois.
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Get entry to three Loire Valley gems with this single, combo ticket!
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At the dreamy Château Chenonceau, take stunning photos and walk through the royal gardens.
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Tour the gardens and stables of Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire - a sight to behold.
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Explore four architectural styles from the 13th to 17th centuries at the Château Royal de Blois.
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A super saver combo to make the most of your Loire Valley trip—Chaumont and another castle of your choice. Choose from Chenonceau, Chambord, and Royal Blois.
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Chaumont Castle stands out for its annual International Garden Festival (Apr—Nov) and its legacy of hosting notable personalities such as Catherine de Médicis, Benjamin Franklin, and the novelist Madame de Staël.
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Chambord Castle, the largest castle in the Loire Valley, is known for its iconic double helix staircase, where two people can ascend at the same time without running into one another.
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Chenonceau, the Ladies' Castle, invites you to stroll through the Medici Gallery stretching across the Cher River and enjoy the floral beauty of its vibrant gardens.
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At Royal Blois, witness centuries of French architecture unfold and browse the Musée des Beaux-Arts, home to masterpieces by artists like Rubens and Ingres.
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A super saver combo to make the most of your Loire Valley trip—Chaumont and another castle of your choice. Choose from Chenonceau, Chambord, and Royal Blois.
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Chaumont Castle stands out for its annual International Garden Festival (Apr—Nov) and its legacy of hosting notable personalities such as Catherine de Médicis, Benjamin Franklin, and the novelist Madame de Staël.
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Chambord Castle, the largest castle in the Loire Valley, is known for its iconic double helix staircase, where two people can ascend at the same time without running into one another.
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Chenonceau, the Ladies' Castle, invites you to stroll through the Medici Gallery stretching across the Cher River and enjoy the floral beauty of its vibrant gardens.
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At Royal Blois, witness centuries of French architecture unfold and browse the Musée des Beaux-Arts, home to masterpieces by artists like Rubens and Ingres.
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