Chambord Castle
& Gardens
Price 2026

How much does a ticket to Chambord Castle cost?

The ticket for the Chambord Castle is priced at €31 per adult, or €21 for EEA nationals and residents with proof. Children under 18 enter for free.

It is strongly recommended to book online to take advantage of the best prices and guarantee your entry on the desired day ⤵

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The admission ticket price for Chambord Castle is €31 in 2026 for visitors outside the EEA, and €21 for EEA nationals and residents with proof. The Castle + Gardens ticket gives access to the Castle and the French-style gardens; access to the estate park is free.
The visit is free for young people under 18 as well as for EEA or EU nationals aged 18 to 25 (list of countries).

TICKETS • Chambord Castle & Estate 2026

The different ticket options

There are different types of admission tickets to visit Chambord Castle:

• The CASLE + GARDENS TICKET: priced at €31 (€21 for EEA nationals and residents with proof), this ticket gives access to the Castle and the French-style gardens.
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• The LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES PASS: these combined offers allow you to visit several castles in the Loire Valley, including access to Chambord Castle, while enjoying a package at a discounted rate.
• The GUIDED TOURS: discover the secrets of Chambord through a guided tour, private or group, on foot or by bike!
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• The DAY TRIPS: whether departing from Paris, Blois, Tours or Amboise, enjoy a day trip to Chambord Castle, fully organised with transport and options for guided visits, meals and/or wine tasting, if you wish.
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Chambord Castle ticket price

Reduced Price

A reduced-price ticket for Chambord Castle, priced at €18.50 for EEA nationals and residents and €28.50 outside the EEA, is available for the following people:

• Young person aged 18 to 25 (outside the European Union)
• Visitor who purchased a "forest or animation" service sold by the National Estate of Chambord
• Companion of a subscription card holder
• CE rate for holders of a CE card
• Groups of more than 20 people
• Unemployed (proof of less than 6 months)
• Retired members of the French Equestrian Federation (FFE)
• Non-permanent teachers, upon presentation of an education pass
• Permanent contract manager
• Head of establishment

OPENING HOURS • Chambord

Open days

For the 2026 season, the Domaine de Chambord is open every day of the year, except on the following days: 1^st January and 25 December 2026.

Usual hours for the next 4 weeks:

• Every day: 9:00 - 17:00

The last access to the château is 30 minutes before closing time. The gardens, however, close 30 minutes before the château

STAYS • Chambord 2026

Numerous accommodation options are available near the Château de Chambord: hotels and short-term rental apartments. Check availability below:

1. In the form of lists via these links:
   
   • See all Hotels near the Château de Chambord on booking.com
   • See all Hotels near the Château de Chambord on hotels.com
   • See Apartments for rent around the Château de Chambord
2. In the form of an interactive map below:
   

ACCESS to the Domaine de Chambord

Address of the Domaine de Chambord

Chambord Castle
41250 Chambord

Contact:
+33 (0)2 54 50 40 00
info@chambord.org

GPS coordinates of the Château

• Latitude: 47.614
• Longitude: 1.515

Map / Directions:

How to get to the Château de Chambord?

Getting to Chambord by CAR

The Domaine de Chambord is located less than 2 hours south of Paris and 15 km from Blois.

You can access the domain via several motorways, listed below:

• Via motorway A10, exit no. 16 “Mer” or exit no. 17 “Blois”
• Via motorway A85, exit no. 13 “Selles-sur-Cher”
• Via motorway A71, exit no. 3 “Lamotte-Beuvron”

Getting to Chambord by SHUTTLE

You can easily come by shuttle thanks to various excursions organized by our partners: Shuttle booking

Getting to Chambord by TRAIN

You can visit the Château de Chambord by train, up to the Blois-Chambord station, then by shuttle or taxi to the château (approximately 25 min): Train booking

PARKING at the Domaine de Chambord

The National Domain of Chambord offers several parking lots near the château. They are open 24:00/24 and it is not necessary to reserve a spot in advance. Payment by credit card is made at the automatic machines located in the parking lots.

• P0, approximately 600 m from the château: cars and motorcycles at €8 per day, for vehicles less than 2.10 m in height.
• P1, approximately 600 m from the château: minibuses at €15 per day and coaches at €100 per day.
• P2, approximately 750 m from the château: light vehicles at €8 per day and campers or vehicles over 2.10 m at €15 for 24 hours. This parking lot is not a camping area and has no water, electricity, or waste disposal facilities.
• P3, approximately 850 m from the château: cars only, at €8 per day.

Parking is free for people with disabilities upon presentation of proof and the parking ticket at the cashier. Bicycle parking areas are also free. A 10-car parking card, valid for one year, is offered at the price of €10 at the château ticket offices.

MAP of the Domaine de Chambord

Chambord in a few words and images

Chambord, jewel of the Loire Valley

A castle of excess, one of the most impressive castles in the Loire, Chambord is a masterpiece of the Renaissance.

Francis I, passionate about hunting and architecture, had this gigantic monument built to match his passion.

Designed on a central Greek cross plan, the castle is organized around a central keep flanked by four corner towers. It is surrounded by an enclosure of 32 km and an estate of over 5,400 hectares.

Be captivated by its famous double helix staircase, whose design recalls the sketches of Leonardo da Vinci.

In the heart of a vast forest, Chambord Castle is an exceptional architectural creation. After the Battle of Marignan, Francis I discovered Italian architecture; upon his return to France in 1516, he invited Leonardo da Vinci to the court as "first painter, architect and engineer of the king". The architect of Chambord remains unknown, but the building bears the mark of Leonardo's influence, particularly in the plan of the keep and the double helix staircase.

A wonder of the Renaissance: Chambord Castle is an emblem of the French Renaissance, blending Italian principles and French traditions. Its proportions and the harmony of its volumes and decorations exude a sense of majesty.

Take the double helix staircase to reach the heights. From the top of the keep, be amazed by the whimsy of the roofs bristling with turrets, chimneys and dormers, and enjoy a view of an estate of over 5,400 hectares.

A royal residence

Chambord was not designed to be a permanent residence, but a hunting lodge. Francis I liked to retreat there to indulge in the pleasure of hunting, which at the time was reserved for the nobility. He stayed there only a few weeks. The building was not completed until the 17th century, and Moliere premiered "The Bourgeois Gentleman" there on 14 October 1670. Other kings of France stayed there and continued to embellish the castle, including the famous Sun King, Louis XIV.

Not to be missed:

• the audiovisual room (presentation film)
• the double helix staircase
• the furnished apartments from the 16th to the 18th centuries
• the panoramic terraces
• the formal gardens

Download the Visitor Brochure 2026 of Chambord Castle .PDF
Download the Press Kit 2026 of Chambord Castle .PDF

Chambord in photos

The facade of Chambord Castle

The perspective of the gardens of Chambord

The architectural details of Chambord

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