The famous castles of the Loire Valley open their doors to you!
Around the most prestigious estates such as Chenonceau, Amboise or Ussé stand lesser known but equally majestic monuments. This mix of nature and culture will give you a unique experience, ideal for lovers of history and heritage.
To accompany you and tell you the story of these exceptional sites, call on our tour guides.
Royal Château of Amboise
The medieval fortress became a royal residence during the reigns of King Charles VIII and François I. Its renown attracted artists such as Leonardo da Vinci who is buried in the chapel. The Royal château of Amboise is an icon of French history and almost all of France’s rulers stayed here. Bird sanctuary.
Opening times
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 18h30
- tuesday from 09h00 to 18h30
- wednesday from 09h00 to 18h30
- thursday from 09h00 to 18h30
- friday from 09h00 to 18h30
- saturday from 09h00 to 18h30
- sunday from 09h00 to 18h30
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 18h30
- tuesday from 09h00 to 18h30
- wednesday from 09h00 to 18h30
- thursday from 09h00 to 18h30
- friday from 09h00 to 18h30
- saturday from 09h00 to 18h30
- sunday from 09h00 to 18h30
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 19h00
- tuesday from 09h00 to 19h00
- wednesday from 09h00 to 19h00
- thursday from 09h00 to 19h00
- friday from 09h00 to 19h00
- saturday from 09h00 to 19h00
- sunday from 09h00 to 19h00
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 19h00
- tuesday from 09h00 to 19h00
- wednesday from 09h00 to 19h00
- thursday from 09h00 to 19h00
- friday from 09h00 to 19h00
- saturday from 09h00 to 19h00
- sunday from 09h00 to 19h00
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 18h00
- tuesday from 09h00 to 18h00
- wednesday from 09h00 to 18h00
- thursday from 09h00 to 18h00
- friday from 09h00 to 18h00
- saturday from 09h00 to 18h00
- sunday from 09h00 to 18h00
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 18h00
- tuesday from 09h00 to 18h00
- wednesday from 09h00 to 18h00
- thursday from 09h00 to 18h00
- friday from 09h00 to 18h00
- saturday from 09h00 to 18h00
- sunday from 09h00 to 18h00
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 17h00
- tuesday from 09h00 to 17h00
- wednesday from 09h00 to 17h00
- thursday from 09h00 to 17h00
- friday from 09h00 to 17h00
- saturday from 09h00 to 17h00
- sunday from 09h00 to 17h00
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 17h00
- tuesday from 09h00 to 17h00
- wednesday from 09h00 to 17h00
- thursday from 09h00 to 17h00
- friday from 09h00 to 17h00
- saturday from 09h00 to 17h00
- sunday from 09h00 to 17h00
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- tuesday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- wednesday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- thursday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- friday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- saturday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- sunday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- tuesday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- wednesday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- thursday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- friday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- saturday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
- sunday from 09h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 16h30
- tuesday from 09h00 to 16h30
- wednesday from 09h00 to 16h30
- thursday from 09h00 to 16h30
- friday from 09h00 to 16h30
- saturday from 09h00 to 16h30
- sunday from 09h00 to 16h30
Opening days :
- monday from 09h00 to 16h30
- tuesday from 09h00 to 16h30
- wednesday from 09h00 to 16h30
- thursday from 09h00 to 16h30
- friday from 09h00 to 16h30
- saturday from 09h00 to 16h30
- sunday from 09h00 to 16h30
Certification labels
- Jardin remarquable
- La Loire à Vélo
- Qualité Tourisme
- Accueil Vélo site de visite et de loisirs
- Démarche d'excellence grands sites
- Engagé pour un tourisme durable
- Parcs et Jardins en région Centre
- Hearing handicap
- Mental handicap
- Motor handicap
- Visual handicap
- Plant collection
- Private museum
- Listed or registered (CNMHS)
Prices & Payment methods
- Full adult price : 16,40€
- Discount rate : 13,70€
- Child rate : 10,50€
- Group rate : 11,80€
- Free rate : 0€
- Other rates : 13€
Payment methods
- American Express
- Debit cards
- Cheques
- Holiday vouchers
- Cash
Description
Description of heritage
Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
Perched on a headland overlooking the Loire, there’s a variety of ways to explore Charles VIII and François I’s château: guided tours, special family tours, go “behind the scenes of history” in the castle towers and cellars. This historical French landmark surrounded by landscaped gardens that have recently been joined by the “Naples Terrace” is also home to an incredible collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture. The chapel houses Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb who died in Amboise. With the family, picture Charles, François and King Henri II and Catherine de Medici’s children running and laughing in the Château Royal d'Amboise...Have fun finding out how the people who made history grew up. The royal château was built in the 15th and 16th centuries and introduced Italian style to the LoireDescriptif du parc et jardin
The royal château was built in the 15th and 16th centuries and introduced Italian style to the Loire Valley. The first garden was designed by Dom Pacello da Mercogliano from Naples in the late 15th century. It lay in the terrace extension and formed a wide alley that unfurled from the king’s lodge overlooking the river. One century later, the Royal Court left the Loire Valley to join the Seine Court so the garden was reduced to an alley with trimmed trees whilst the terrace stayed throughout the centuries. The garden’s various states have recently been brought back to life in 3D and have been at the entrance to the new “Naples Terrace” since early May 2017. The panoramic grounds received the “Jardins Remarquables” accreditation in February 2017.Descriptif du musée
Perched on a headland overlooking the Loire, there’s a variety of ways to explore Charles VIII and François I’s château: guided tours, special family tours, go “behind the scenes of history” in the castle towers and cellars. This historical French landmark surrounded by landscaped gardens that have recently been joined by the “Naples Terrace” is also home to an incredible collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture. The chapel houses Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb who died in Amboise. With the family, picture Charles, François and King Henri II and Catherine de Medici’s children running and laughing in the Château Royal d'Amboise...Have fun finding out how the people who made history grew up. The royal château was built in the 15th and 16th centuries and introduced Italian style to the LoireDescriptif du site et monument historique
Perched on a headland overlooking the Loire, there’s a variety of ways to explore Charles VIII and François I’s château: guided tours, special family tours, go “behind the scenes of history” in the castle towers and cellars. This historical French landmark surrounded by landscaped gardens that have recently been joined by the “Naples Terrace” is also home to an incredible collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture. The chapel houses Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb who died in Amboise. With the family, picture Charles, François and King Henri II and Catherine de Medici’s children running and laughing in the Château Royal d'Amboise...Have fun finding out how the people who made history grew up.
Spoken languages
- French
- English
Catering
- Restauration sur place
Services
- Shop
Facilities
- Picnic area
- Shop
- Hall hire
- Catering on site
- Bus parking
Accessibility
- Handicap access
Group
Groups accepted
- Maximum group size: 50
- Minimum group size: 2
Visit
- French
- English
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Portugese
Average duration of the group visit: 01h30
Average duration of the individual visit:02h00