Chambord attractions

With this ticket, you’ll have fast access to enter Château de Chambord and explore its many rooms. Located within a vast, walled forest, the 16th-century castle was originally built as a hunting lodge for the royal court and features over 400 rooms and 85 staircases, including the breathtaking double-helix staircase. As you explore, you’ll take in magnificent architecture, much of it inspired by the work of Leonardo Da Vinci. You’ll also be able to climb up to the rooftop for unsurpassed views over the Loire Valley.

The Château de Chenonceau is an architectural gem located in the Loire Valley in central France. The château is built on a bridge over the Cher river and is surrounded by green gardens. This ticket saves your time so that you can save time and explore the château's decorated rooms right away and admire the flower arrangements that can be found throughout the castle grounds.

During this visit, you’ll visit the Loire Valley located less than two hours away from Paris. You’ll also be able to skip the lines to enter the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and take in the sweeping views over the River Loire. While here, you’ll explore the castle’s history. Additionally, you’ll get the chance to access the park and take in an art installation. You’ll also spend time discovering the Center d'Arts et de Nature to see works by photographers, sculptors, painters and other artists.

With a visit to ZooParc de Beauval in Saint-Aignan, you'll be able to see animals from all continents, including big cats, primates, reptiles, birds and aquatic mammals. The park is also home to rare and endangered animals, including two giant pandas. You'll also be able to explore the park's Equatorial Dome, a huge greenhouse filled with vegetation, Komodo dragons, pygmy hippos and giant otters. To get a closer look at some of ZooParc de Beauval's residents in action, you'll be able to attend two shows which feature a variety of exotic birds and sea lions.

With this ticket, you will have access to the 17-acre land that was once the residence of the famous Renaissance artist, Leonardo da Vinci. Château du Clos Lucé was da Vinci's final home where he lived from 1516 to 1519. You will have the chance to explore the castle and the grounds before heading to his exhibition at the end of the park, housing many of the artist's works and inventions.

This skip-the-line ticket will allow you to visit the French-style luxury of the Château Royal d'Amboise, the place of residence for French kings from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Here, you’ll discover its close links with French history and many literary figures and artists. Inside, you’ll find Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb preserved at the château. You’ll also be able to explore its balconies, roofs and terraced gardens. Additionally, you’ll be offered a Histopad, a tablet-based visitor experience which will give you the chance to immerse yourself in the history of the iconic château.

This excursion will allow you to discover Chateau de Blois. With skip-the-line admission, you’ll visit the former 13th-century fortress and explore the building inspired by four major epochs in French architecture. You can also observe the castle’s Italian influences, including its spiral staircase and the famous balconies inspired by those in the Vatican. As you admire the castle’s architecture and the estate’s impressive courtyard, you’ll also have an opportunity to learn about its rich history, including the seven kings and ten queens who inhabited the building.

At Caves Ambacia you will explore 15th-century troglodyte caves set within 500 years of Loire Valley winemaking history. As you move through the atmospheric cellars, a guided tour will explain the underground spaces and the region’s wine heritage. Along the way you will follow a sensorial track designed to sharpen your senses and give context to the tasting that follows. The wine tour includes a tasting of six wines paired with cheese and charcuterie. Also on site you will find an épicerie offering French delicatessen and cheeses, a bistrot with views over the Loire river, and a service for wine shipping throughout the world. These additional facilities are available to complement your visit.

With admission to Château du Clos Lucé, you can explore the Loire Valley home of Leonardo Da Vinci. You'll have skip-the-line admission to the castle and its extensive gardens, where the Renaissance genius spent his last years creating art and more. You can make your way through ornate rooms and see recreated models of Da Vinci's most famous inventions, as well as several paintings from the time he lived at the residence.

Above the Loire Valley you will enjoy panoramic views on a sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon flight launching from Chateau Amboise, Chenonceau or Chaumont-sur-Loire. You will drift gently with your pilot over forests, lakes, orchards and the patchwork of vineyards that define the region. As the light changes on the horizon, you will have time to photograph the landscape and take in the changing colours of the valley below. On landing you will toast the flight with a glass of Champagne or sparkling grape juice. The experience will include a pilot throughout the flight, and you will have round-trip travel from your Amboise hotel included as part of the outing.

You’ll step into the heart of French history with visits to two of the Loire Valley’s most prestigious châteaux: Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau. A local expert will guide you as you explore their grand architecture and learn the intimate little secrets of the French kings who once lived there. Along the way you’ll enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views and hear a wealth of genuine details and funny anecdotes that bring the sites to life. The experience also includes time at a lesser-known, private family-owned château, where the atmosphere will feel more intimate than at larger tourist sites. You’ll enjoy a typical French lunch away from the main tourist groups and have moments to soak up the setting and local character. As you move through each place, the guide will point out historical touches and stories that help you make the most of this memorable day.

Visit the royal Forgotten Paradise of Charles VIII and gain access to 500 years of history. This ticket will let you explore the site tied to the dramatic story of King Charles VIII and his influence on French art and architecture. As you move through the place, you will step back in time and learn about the king’s role in bringing 22 Italian artisans to Amboise. Along the way, you will discover how those craftsmen helped found the First Renaissance at Château Gaillard and shaped a pivotal moment in France’s cultural history. The experience will centre on the epic of Charles VIII, inviting you to connect with the people and events that defined this chapter of the Renaissance.

A mobile audio guide will accompany you as you plan a self‑guided journey through the castles of the Loire Valley. It includes brief walking tours of the valley’s major towns and clear audio commentary on famous castles and the historical events connected to them. As you move through the towns you may admire the grand exteriors of these sites and use the commentary to decide whether you want to enter. The narration covers a wide range of places, from Meung‑sur‑Loire, Beaugency and Tours to great châteaux such as Chambord, Blois, Cheverny, Chaumont‑sur‑Loire, Chenonceau, Amboise and Clos Lucé. You will also hear about Montrichard, Villandry, Azay‑le‑Rideau, Usaé, Chinon and the Abbey of Fontevraud, together with Breze, Saumur, Brissac and Angers, plus other ancient sights. Note that actual visits to the castles are not included. A convenient map in the mobile app, powered by GPS, will guide you between locations. The tour comprises 50 audio recordings, all written by a professional historian, so you will have informed background as you explore at your own pace.

On this electric bike tour you will follow the Cher River through the heart of the Loire Valley and arrive at the striking Château de Chenonceau. The route offers a riverside perspective of the château and the surrounding landscape that many travellers do not see. Your local guide will accompany you throughout, setting the scene with regional history and pointing out the ancient landmarks that form part of the Loire’s UNESCO World Heritage area. Along the way you will cruise past charming villages and traditional houses, enjoying effortless riding on an e-bike as the guide highlights historical stories and local points of interest. The ride culminates with a gourmet picnic lunch beside the château, typically featuring local cheeses and a bottle of regional wine to enjoy with the view. The tour does not include an interior visit to Château de Chenonceau.

In Amboise, you will take the controls of a Segway for a fun, unusual way to see the town. The experience begins with an initiation so you will become comfortable handling the vehicle before you set off. This hands-on start lets you enjoy the ride with confidence. You will follow a guide who will lead you around Amboise and share the city’s hidden stories as you move through. Along the way you will effortlessly explore the town’s most emblematic sites, combining a smooth, easy mode of travel with local insight from your guide. The pace and format make it simple to cover highlights while learning background and anecdotes that bring the place to life.