Château de Chambord: Entry Ticket
Highlight
- Enter a mystical palace nestled within a picturesque forest and journey through five centuries of French history
- Experience awe-inspiring structures constructed for King François I and showcasing design features associated with Leonardo da Vinci
- Explore more than 4,500 pieces of art in the renovated chambers and ensure to ascend the dual-helix stairway
Summary
Description
Château de Chambord is such a grand and distinctive masterpiece that it's often likened to the architectural version of the Mona Lisa. Enter into the mysterious, artistic, and sacred puzzle that envelops this 16th-century sanctuary created for François I, featuring design components linked to Leonardo da Vinci.
Located in a magical forest, Château de Chambord is a fantasy world filled with five hundred years of French history and special architectural elements such as a dual-helix staircase!
Discover the grandest and most magnificent castle in the Loire Valley. This iconic structure is a masterpiece of architecture that continues to represent the spirit of the French Renaissance across Europe and around the globe.
During the 16th century, the king took pleasure in hosting his friends at Château de Chambord, and experiencing it will help you understand why – boasting over 400 rooms, 77 staircases, 282 fireplaces, and more than 200 chimneys, it's safe to say that modesty was likely not a priority back then.The most remarkable feature has to be the magnificent double-helix staircase which is, supposedly, designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Climb up this historic staircase to view the chimneys and sculptures on the terraces, and enjoy the picturesque French gardens.
Discover the wonders waiting beyond the doors. Witness an enchanting show that revives the spirit of the Renaissance, featuring magnificent horses, majestic birds of prey, and thrilling jousting tournaments. Cruise along the castle's serene lake in a rented boat, or wander through a forest path to observe the array of plant and animal life thriving in the lush surroundings. It's a day straight out of a fairy tale, crafted for royalty.
