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Convenient to book all the tickets. Surprised Chambord needs to pay additional fees for the audio guide device but Amboise no fees required for the guide device. Would have been better if the guide device is included for all the tickets
beautiful chateau pleasant visit the only drawback is the access at the level of the small train it earned me a disability for a month following a fall on a small step that blends with the rest of the roadway
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Great time with a pleasant, competent and humorous guide. The possibility of visiting freely, enjoying the park and its splendid views are an undeniable plus.
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Speed - efficiency and beauty of the tour! Dogs allowed outside - nickel alternating tour 👌🏻 superb views and aromas of plants after a bit of rain super pleasant.
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It was pleasantly empty, you could look at everything in peace. No annoying tour groups, no crowds in the rooms. Great, we were very happy.
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Beautiful chateau. At this time of year, the coipe fil wasn't all that interesting with so few people around. But a nice outing.
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Simple and efficient! We booked our tickets for 3 châteaux on 3 different days (Amboise, Clos Lucé and Chambord): direct entries downloaded onto our smartphone, no hassle... and great visits, just as we'd hoped!
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It's great to arrive at the sites with your tickets already in hand - no waiting, no paperwork, everything on your phone. And all this while saving money! Thank you so much!
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Loved that you could basically wander around with few restrictions.
easy access to the sites we visit thanks to wire-cutting tickets
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Good organization throughout, courteous and available staff, easy access
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Parfait merci,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Ticket itself worked flawlessly. Amboise itself does not compete with Chenonceau or Chambod.
The queue cutter worked. A pleasant surprise at Amboise: a guided tour once you've entered is free and very interesting.
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No stress. We knew we wouldn't have any unpleasant surprises when we arrived.
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The gardens, the old town of Amboise, everything we've seen of Leonardo da Vinci.
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It's a shame the weather didn't cooperate, because the place is fabulous!
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Free guided tour of the château by Elisabeth: perfect!
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Très belle expérience, pas d'attente et visite agréable et fluide.
It was perfect! Very good guide with little anecdotes 🙂
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and entry to the temporary exhibitions
Convenient to book all the tickets. Surprised Chambord needs to pay additional fees for the audio guide device but Amboise no fees required for the guide device. Would have been better if the guide device is included for all the tickets
The château itself is quite small but very well preserved and renovated. Each room is decorated and equipped as it was when Da Vinci lived there. The displays of his art and scientific discoveries are informative and well laid out. The gardens are great for a stroll around. The booking process with headout was easy and well priced.
Chambord: An exceptional château, and a very nice guide who challenged the simplistic view of the relais de chasse, which, when you read the facts, doesn't hold water. A great time. A must-see!
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Impeccable service, no need to change tickets, barcode reading right at the entrance, no lines. Recommended.
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We were captivated by the story of an extraordinary character. The château tells the story of the artist, his life, his works and his creations. The château's gardens are a playground for Leonardo da Vinci's imagination, and we're in awe of his work.
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Buying the tickets online was easy and saved me from standing on a long, slow moving, ticket line. I bought them right outside the ticket office. Chambord was very busy and I could not enjoy the chateau as much as in the past due to time constraints. Next time I will plan better.
We got in without any problems by skipping the queue at the ticket office. When purchasing you have to choose a date but the validity of the tickets is longer (it is written on the confirmation email, although sometimes it doesn't match what it says on the website). We had to change our plans and use some tickets on different days and had no problems.
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The garden, the stairs once you understand what makes them so special. Sleeping in the parking lot with a camper for 12? You can arrive comfortably in the evening and start the next day right away. Perfect
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What was the best was that we had "skip the line" status for our tix so we didn't have to stress over when we should get to the chateaux! Would do this again in a heartbeat!
Chateau de Chambord - what can you say that hasn't already been said? Great experience, history, architecture, good gardens, good food, good facilities.
We loved walking around the house where Leonardo da Vinci once strolled. A magnificent garden and an interior with a whole section of his work. Thank you
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Spectacular, the most beautiful castle I have ever seen. We toured the entire castle, including the 2 gardens and it took us more than 3 hours. An incredible experience.
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perfect ticket, no waiting in line. Visit the Chateau de Chambord magnificent park bike rental or electric cart for the tour of the park is great.
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Interesting tour, pleasant park to visit. It's a pity that the guided tour is extra, it would have been a plus for understanding the visit to the chateau. But we made do with the very well-done guidebook. In any case, a visit worth making.
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Beautiful castle, wonderful garden. Only problems the difficulty of parking and its price, and the huge crowding.
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The thread-cutting tickets are very practical and avoid queuing, especially for CHAMBORD, where there are a lot of people waiting in front of the ticket office. For free admission for children, it's now possible to go directly to the château entrance to collect their ticket, and then pick up the histopads at the same time. Despite the crowds, traffic flows smoothly through the château (even on August 15), and it's perfectly possible to take a picnic lunch in the grounds around the château.
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Superb, splendid setting inside and out in glorious sunshine, with no waiting at reception. A must for any visit to the Loire castles.
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Perfect ticket buying experience!I skipped the queue saving time for the visit!I had different expectations about the beauty of the castle!
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Smooth traffic flow in the Chateau de Chambord despite the crowds. It was great! Not so good, however, for one of the bar-restaurants, where we waited for a good 20 minutes, even though the crowd was very moderate. We ended up leaving without being served.
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Already accustomed to the visit, it was a lightning revisit with my granddaughters, we discovered the exhibition building created in 2021 which did not exist during previous visits. We missed the night-time presentations. A small downside: when buying tickets on the Le Clos website, there was no discount for students, which was a bit surprising. Otherwise, we were delighted with the visit to the chateau and park, given the heat.
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Not too crowded, the park is big enough for people to be well spread out. We had lunch on site (restaurant next to the toilets), it was very good, very welcoming, just a little expensive. Quite interesting visit to the château and garden.
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Lovely castles, practical combined ticket except that for my son we had to make an additional ticket to Chenonceau as it said on the website that kids did not pay.
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Practical and fast. You get to the castles with the ticket already on your smartphone Without several going to the ticket office. There is also a discount on the packages. Tip.
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My opinion is only "acceptable" because it's the least I can do to ensure that my visit went smoothly. I would have been delighted if something extraordinary, something unexpected had happened, which was not the case. What's more, the price of the tickets was the same as those sold on site, and as the queue wasn't long, I wasn't able to make use of the "line cutter". What can you offer me financially so that I can say goodbye to a normal service? In a few days' time I'll be receiving another review for another visit, for which my assessment will be very negative. See you soon. Best regards. Michel Mercier
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Chateau Chambord is assome. Wow! Beautiful place, beautiful gardens and a lot to see. We bought tickets online and therefore we could skip the line! And just walk right into the castle
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Go for: Skip-the-line tickets
Duration: Flexible
Guide: No
Go for: Combo tickets
Duration: Flexible
Guide: No
Recommended tours
Admire the impressive architecture of the Château, including its Gothic and Renaissance elements. The towers and fortifications offer a glimpse into the château's defensive features and grandeur.
This beautiful chapel is the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci. The chapel features stunning Gothic architecture and intricate carvings, including those depicting scenes from the life of Saint Hubert.
Explore the lavishly decorated royal apartments, which showcase period furniture, tapestries, and artworks. These rooms provide insight into the opulent lifestyle of the French monarchy during the Renaissance.
The château's beautifully landscaped gardens and terraces offer panoramic views of the Loire River and the town of Amboise. The gardens are a peaceful place to stroll and enjoy the scenery.
This grand room was used for important meetings and gatherings. It features impressive wooden ceilings and decorations that highlight the era's craftsmanship.
This open-air gallery provides a stunning landscape view. It was a favorite spot for the kings to relax and enjoy the views.
The Chapel of Saint Hubert is also renowned for being the resting place of the Italian genius Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci was originally buried in the church of St. Florentin in Amboise. Still, following its demolition during the French Revolution, the remains of the Italian genius were moved to the Chapel of Saint Hubert.
Opening hours:
Closed: December 25 and January
Last entry: 45 minutes before closing
Best time to visit: Plan your visit to Royal Amboise during the spring or autumn. During these times, the crowds are less, the weather is pleasant, and there are shorter waiting times, which lets you explore the castle comfortably at your pace.
Address: Mnt de l'Emir Abd el Kader, 37400 Amboise, France
Budget: Logis Hôtel la Brèche (1.8 km), ibis budget Amboise (2 km), Villa Bellagio Amboise (3.2 km).
Mid-range: Le Manoir Saint Thomas (550 m), Hôtel Restaurant Le Clos d'Amboise (1.3 km), Novotel Amboise (2 km).
Luxury: Hôtel Le Manoir Les Minimes (1.2 km), Château de Noizay (10.2 km), Auberge du Bon Laboureur (12.2 km).
Only children under the age of 7 years have free entry to the Château Royal d'Amboise all year round.
To avoid crowds, visit the attraction in the spring between March and May, or the autumn, which runs from September to early November.
You can expect to spend at least 2-3 hours at the attraction. During this time, you can explore the castle's various rooms and stroll through the gardens.
Unfortunately, private guided tours are not available for the Château Royal d'Amboise. However, visitors can take a self-guided tour using the Histopads, which are available for free from the reception. Histopads are available in twelve languages, including English, French, Spanish, and Italian.
There are adapted toilets at the attraction for the convenience of disabled visitors. There is also a private entrance exclusively for visitors with disabilities.