Château de Chambord is the largest and most famous château in the Loire Valley. Built in the French Renaissance style under King Francis I, it features a distinctive roofline of towers and chimneys, and a legendary double-helix staircase inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. It is surrounded by a massive forested hunting park.
Climb the incredible Leonardo da Vinci double-helix staircase and explore the vast royal hunting estate.
Customize starting city and duration for a tailored plan.
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Includes entry to the castle interior, double-helix staircase, and gardens
Time
3 hours
Cost
€16.00*
Effort
Easy
Rent a boat on the canal or bike the forest trails
Time
1 hour
Cost
€8.00*–€16.00*
Effort
Easy
Provides 3D augmented reality reconstruction of rooms as they were under Francis I
Time
2 hours
Cost
€6.00*
Effort
Easy
Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.
Busiest months — book stays & transport early.
Quietest window with the lowest prices.
Drive from Paris via A10 highway (approx 2 hours). Or take a train from Paris Austerlitz to Blois-Chambord, then take the seasonal Rémi shuttle bus.
