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HomePlacesCentre-Val de LoireChâteau de Chambord
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Château de Chambord

Centre-Val de Loire 74m
Best Time
Year round
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About Château de Chambord

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.

💡Why Visit?

Climb the incredible Leonardo da Vinci double-helix staircase and explore the vast royal hunting estate.

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FrenchEnglish
#chateau#renaissance#unesco#double-helix-staircase

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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionCentre-Val de Loire
CountryFrance
Altitude74m
Budget Stay€55.00*/night
Budget Food€25.00*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Mar, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov

Aug · Partly Cloudy

This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 9°C to 17°C annually. Best visited during Mar, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
🌥️Partly Cloudy
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Temperature16° – 26°C
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Rainfall47mm
✅Good
✅Good — warm and pleasant
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid
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Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
€55.00*/night
  • Blois budget hotel
  • Loire Valley local hostel
🏨 Premium
€120*/night
  • La Maison d'à Côté
  • Hotel Blois Centre
✨ Luxury
€350*/night
  • Relais de Chambord (directly opposite the castle)
  • Château de Colliers
⛺ Camping available · €20.00*/night

Local Cuisine

⭐ Sologne Game Dishes & Wild Mushroomsrestaurant
⭐ Chèvre (Loire Valley Goat Cheese)local
Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc Winelocal