The Château de Chambord in France is easily recognized as a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture and is the largest chateau in the Loire Valley. What looks like a palace was actually built as a hunting lodge for King Francis I. The towers and moat are purely decorative, but what a glorious place this is.
To get to the Chateau you first have to walk through the manicured French gardens sculpted into works of art themselves. When you enter through the front doors you will see the double-helix stone staircase. Don’t want to run into anyone you know on the stairs? No problem. You can take it to any of the 60 rooms and art exhibitions open to the public. No tour guides are necessary as you can explore everywhere on your own with the HistoPad that even includes a treasure hunt for children. With its turrets, spires and chimneys maybe the rumors are true, and Leonard da Vinci had a hand in its design.
It is located less than 2 hours South of Paris and 25 minutes from Blois
By motorways:
The château is open all year long, except for 1st January and 25th December
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
Full rate: 14.50 Euros
Reduced rate (18 to 25 Non-European Union
resident on presentation of proof of age),
unemployed persons from France, associate,
work councils, group of 20 people or more): 12 Euros
Individual, under 18 years old, long-term EU
residents aged 18 to 25, disabled person
+ 1 accompanying person: Free
Privilège “card” (advantages valid for one year): 40 Euros
Time you can spend
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