Château de Chambord, Chambord
Plan your visit
Cheverny and Chambord from Tours
2 attractions · 12h 21min · transit route · 2 cities
Tickets ~€46.5 · Transport ~€41
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About Château de Chambord
Chambord is the largest castle in the Loire Valley, commissioned by King François I in 1519 as a royal hunting lodge. The building features 426 rooms, 77 staircases, and 282 fireplaces across a design influenced by Leonardo da Vinci, who was living nearby as the king's guest architect. The centerpiece is a double helix staircase where two people can climb simultaneously without ever meeting, visible to each other through openings in the central column.
Château de Chambord — Planning Your Visit
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Ticket Prices
Castle & French Gardens
RecommendedEU/EEA residents receive reduced rate (21€). Groups of 20+ and SNCF ticket holders: 28.50€ (non-EEA) / 18.50€ (EU/EEA). Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Low season (Jan-Mar, late Oct-mid Dec): 09:00-17:00. High season (late Mar-Oct): 09:00-18:00.
Castle, Gardens & Equestrian Show
Combined ticket for castle visit and equestrian show. EU/EEA residents receive reduced rate (34€).
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 2 nearby attractions for a full day
From €49 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
No one knows who designed Chambord. Despite being France's grandest Renaissance castle, the royal archives that would have named the architect were lost or destroyed in the late 18th century. Historians have debated the question for over two centuries without a definitive answer.
Travel Plans for Château de Chambord
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