Royal Domain of Château Gaillard, Amboise
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The Castles of Amboise
7 attractions · 8h 12min · transit route
Tickets ~€54.3
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About Royal Domain of Château Gaillard
The Royal Domain of Château Gaillard is a Renaissance estate in Amboise, created from 1496 after King Charles VIII returned from his Italian Campaign captivated by the gardens of Naples. He brought 22 Italian artisans to Touraine, including Dom Pacello da Mercogliano, then considered Europe's finest gardener, who established France's first Renaissance gardens and first royal orangery on this site. The 15-hectare grounds are organized around seven themed walking paths inspired by biblical rivers, with a royal orangery housing over 300 citrus trees across 85 varieties.
Royal Domain of Château Gaillard — Planning Your Visit
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Estate Visit
RecommendedIncludes guided tour of the château, Renaissance gardens, royal orangery, and underground features. Disabled persons and job seekers receive reduced rate (15€) with valid proof.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 6 nearby attractions for a full day
From €54.3 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
Dom Pacello da Mercogliano created the famous "Reine Claude" plum variety at Château Gaillard, named after François I's queen, Claude de France. This plum variety remains widely cultivated and eaten across France today, over 500 years after its creation.
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