Chambord Castle - The Biggest Castle of the Loire Valley
Description
Step into a world where elegance meets history at the breathtaking Château de Chambord, one of the most iconic castles in the Loire Valley. Renowned for its stunning Renaissance architecture and sprawling grounds, Chambord is a true masterpiece that captivates the imagination from the moment you arrive. Constructed in the 16th century under the reign of King Francis I, Château de Chambord is a symbol of royal opulence. With over 440 rooms and 365 fireplaces, the castle showcases an extravagant lifestyle, making it a must-visit for history lovers and architecture enthusiasts alike. Marvel at the intricate design of its façade, adorned with over 800 sculpted decorations, and stand in awe of the famous double helix staircase—believed to be designed by Leonardo da Vinci himself. Join us for an enchanting tour of Château de Chambord—where history, art, and nature converge to create an extraordinary experience! Book your visit today and step into a timeless world of elegance and wonder.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Take this trip and explore the one of the largest castle in France, Château de Chambord, a French Renaissance architecture, built by a plan of Leonardo da Vinci and visit his last three years official residence, the beautiful castle in Amboise, Clos Lucé or Château de Cloux. Château de Chambord is the largest castle in Loire Valley and was constructed by King Francis I of France (1515-1547) to serve as a hunting lodge.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
At 08:00 am we pick up the tourists from their hotel or address in Paris
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(14)
Had a fabulous trip from Paris to the Chambord Castle in the Loire Valley! The castle is incredible with amazing architecture and views. We strolled the gardens and grounds which are beautiful . You can eat shop and buy wine in the village area. What made our trip special was our guide Doru whose knowledge of history was amazing and added so much to our trip. When we saw the various portraits in the castle, we had a real sense of who the people were and how they lived. If you go, ask for Doru and you will have a great experience!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words. It was a real pleasure spending the day with you at Chambord. I’m very happy you enjoyed the beauty of the castle, the gardens, and the stories that bring its history to life. Guests like you make this work a joy. I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another trip from Paris.
The majestic Château de Chambord is most likely the largest castle/historical residence in France after the Palace of Versailles or, at any rate, is certainly among the largest castles in the Loire Valley. Unfortunately, we could not get inside the castle, as, the last access was at 17.30 (for this I gave 4 points out of 5) time, which in July and then in the middle of summer, in my opinion, is too reduced. I can understand in the Palace of Versailles that it is an immense structure and therefore it takes a long time to get all the tourists out, but in Chambord despite being very large, they could close at 6.30 pm (at least from June to August). However, seeing even just externally this imposing castle, gave us great emotions and satisfaction, we were enchanted for several minutes. Awesome castle for how beautiful it is. Really spectacular.
Loire Valley is a great place to visit. But Chambord is the cherry on top. So well preserved, the garden so well manicured. And the interiors well preserved, it shows great care and love for the old world. Don't miss it!
We have to wear comfortable shoes and be willing to climb many flights of stairs. Food in the restaurants was so good!
Many thanks for the review and everything
Very nice day, exceptional driver Service, very friendly guide though it was a bit fast, quite expensive but for the Service offered it is okay if I would have found this activity in group it would surely have been cheaper but I think it was worth it and it was a very good option. For the castle to see once in a lifetime but not twice in my case. Thank you.
Thanks a lot for choosing us and sharing the impressions of the trip here.
Our trip was wonderful. It was much better than we could have expected. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the experience memorable. We would definitely do this again.
We are very happy that you enjoyed our trip, see you next time
Our guide shared a lot interesting facts along the way and was super helpful. He was polite, easy to talk to, and took good care of us. I loved learning about Da Vinci's genius!
Great tour guide, Doro! We loved every minute of the day, so knowledgeable and a wonderful history lesson. Highly recommend and ask for Doro!
Great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional. Just the right amount of time at both stops.
Excelent experience! Everything was just Perfect! Thanks! Our guides were very nice and with very deep knowledge of the chateaus
