Combo: Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire + Royal Blois + Royal Amboise Castle Tickets

The guide(s) and bus driver were all great! Chambord was absolutely stunning, though the castle itself is mostly empty, with the exceptions of faux deer heads representing the history and hunting prowess of Francis I, modern art installations, and a reproduction of the theater; it allows you to focus on the building itself. Amboise was very cool, much smaller and more homey, with more in the way of historical storytelling in the exhibits compared to Chambord, and some exceptional views of the Loire; but the town might be even better than the castle. You won't be bored if you skip the castle tour. Personally, Orléans was the only part I could have done without. The Orleans visit focused on two sites: the Cathedral, and "home" of Jeanne d'Arc. While I thought the message of the visit was on point, it also felt overwhelming and rushed after such a long day. Photos are all from Chambord

Convenient to book all the tickets. Surprised Chambord needs to pay additional fees for the audio guide device but Amboise no fees required for the guide device. Would have been better if the guide device is included for all the tickets

Loved that you could basically wander around with few restrictions.

very beautiful, and lucky with the weather

So clean and the gardens were so lovely. The castle was enjoyable too. The flowers were beautiful

We've been to the château before, but we return with such admiration. It's a prestigious monument and the gardens with their majestic trees. And the peace and quiet.

the château, gardens and stables I didn't appreciate the works in nature, which were sometimes even rusty and of no interest whatsoever when I see that some people go to art school to produce such things, it's shameful.

Ease of purchasing and receiving tickets, although nothing particularly remarkable since there were no queues at the castles and the 5% discount was available at any castle where you requested a combined ticket for two or more castles.