Landmarks

Chambord Castle & Gardens Tickets

Staircase inside Chambord Castle, Loire Valley, France, showcasing intricate architectural design.

Discover the legendary double-helix staircase and opulent rooms of the Chambord Castle, the inspiration behind the castle in Beauty and the Beast.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

Entry to Chambord Castle
Entry to the gardens and temporary exhibitions
Entry to Chenonceau Castle (optional)
Round-trip transfers from Paris (optional)
Wine tasting (optional)

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

How do we collect reviews?

4.2

5.6K ratings

5/5

3.1K

4/5

1.7K

3/5

183

2/5

165

1/5

515

Barbara

5/5

Oct, 2024

Impeccable service, no need to change tickets, barcode reading right at the entrance, no lines. Recommended.

View original review in Italian

Patrick

5/5

Sep, 2024

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

Yvonne

5/5

Jul, 2024

Chateau Chambord is assome. Wow! Beautiful place, beautiful gardens and a lot to see. We bought tickets online and therefore we could skip the line! And just walk right into the castle

Goudet

5/5

Jul, 2024

very beautiful castle very beautiful visit moreover not beaucouq of world for us and that is the top for quiet visit (especially for the photographs)

View original review in French

Sophie

4/5

Jul, 2024

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.

Show all reviews

Your experience

King François I built the Chambord Castle after his victory in the Battle of Marignan in 1515. It was constructed not as a residence, but as the symbol of his power and the French Renaissance. The castle is located inside an enormous park of 5,000 hectares and contains about 400 rooms, over 80 staircases, 365 fireplaces, and plenty of towers, high ceilings, and pointed domes.

A major highlight of your visit here would be the famous double helix staircase. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, the open staircase is designed in a way that you can go up one side without meeting or making eye contact with someone who is descending on the other side! Your ticket also gives you access to more than 60 rooms open to the public and to temporary exhibitions (according to the cultural program of the time). Moreover, you can explore the castle's grand gardens, home to a vivid range of flora and fauna, at your own pace.

Operating hours

Chambord Castle

Monday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM

Know before you go

Additional information

As there is low internet connectivity inside the venue, please download your tickets before your visit.
Please note that only the ground floor of Chambord is accessible to wheelchair users, who enjoy free admission.
Since this is a historic site, certain regions may be closed for access due to maintenance or renovation.
It is allowed to bring dogs on a leash in the park, but not in the castle enclosure, the French gardens, and the Stables.
Guide dogs may access the entire premises.