Landmarks

Chambord Castle & Gardens Tickets

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.

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Monique

5/5

Nov, 2024

Chambord: An exceptional château, and a very nice guide who challenged the simplistic view of the relais de chasse, which, when you read the facts, doesn't hold water. A great time. A must-see!

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Barbara

5/5

Oct, 2024

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

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Craig

5/5

Sep, 2024

Buying the tickets online was easy and saved me from standing on a long, slow moving, ticket line. I bought them right outside the ticket office. Chambord was very busy and I could not enjoy the chateau as much as in the past due to time constraints. Next time I will plan better.

Roberta

5/5

Sep, 2024

We got in without any problems by skipping the queue at the ticket office. When purchasing you have to choose a date but the validity of the tickets is longer (it is written on the confirmation email, although sometimes it doesn't match what it says on the website). We had to change our plans and use some tickets on different days and had no problems.

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Manuela

5/5

Sep, 2024

The garden, the stairs once you understand what makes them so special. Sleeping in the parking lot with a camper for 12? You can arrive comfortably in the evening and start the next day right away. Perfect

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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.