Chambord Trip Overview
Visit Chambord Castle, the most impressive castle of the Loire Valley.
Visiting Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley, France, is a glimpse into Renaissance history, architectural glory and the reign of the French king Francois I.
Start with the free 20-minute film, then wander around and read the English-language panels.
Please note:
Last access is 30 min before the castle closes
The formal gardens close 30 min before the castle
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Chambord, France
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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What to Expect When Visiting Chambord, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Visit Chambord Castle, the most impressive castle of the Loire Valley.
Visiting Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley, France, is a glimpse into Renaissance history, architectural glory and the reign of the French king Francois I.
Start with the free 20-minute film, then wander around and read the English-language panels.
Please note:
Last access is 30 min before the castle closes
The formal gardens close 30 min before the castle
Visit: Chateau de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France
Visit Château de Chambord, a Renaissance-style royal castle near the city of Blois, and one of the most popular attractions in the Loire Valley.Begun in 1519 by François I (r 1515–47) as a weekend hunting retreat, it quickly grew into one of the most ambitious – and expensive – building projects ever undertaken by a French monarch.
The most impressive of all the castles in the French Loire Valley, the Château De Chambord is absolutely huge, with about 400 rooms, more than 80 staircases, 365 fireplaces.
One of the most surprising architectural aspect of the castle is the double helix staircase designed by Leonardo Da Vinci. Its particularity is that it is possible to go up and down the stairs without ever seeing each other.
